End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Mental Health Support [...]

Pearson; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an End Point Assessor for an apprenticeship program in mental health support. This role involves evaluating candidates' knowledge and skills, ensuring high standards are upheld. You'll engage in ongoing training, maintain assessment records, and contribute to quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce in healthcare while working flexibly across various settings.

Qualifications

• Erforderliche Erfahrung in der mentalen Gesundheitsunterstützung und als registrierter Fachmann.
• Engagement für kontinuierliche berufliche Entwicklung und aktuelle Erfahrungen.

Responsibilities

• Bewertung der Kandidatenleistung gemäß veröffentlichten Kriterien.
• Teilnahme an Schulungs- und Standardisierungsaktivitäten.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Bewertungskompetenz

Kenntnis der individuellen Bedürfnisse

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional

Level 5 Apprenticeship Qualification

Assessor Qualification

Job description

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Mental Health Support (Level 3) 2020

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Overview of the Role

Government mandates that all apprenticeships include an end-point assessment (EPA), which evaluates the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) acquired during the apprenticeship. Pearson ensures assessments are consistent and uphold high standards, confirming apprentices are job-ready.

An independent EPA means assessors have no conflict of interest with the apprentices or training providers, maintaining objectivity in competency decisions. Assessments can be conducted onsite or remotely, with outcomes recorded and justified for grading decisions, all subject to quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing training and standardisation activities.
• Maintain evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Assess candidate performance according to published criteria, ensuring standardization.
• Adhere to Pearson’s assessment protocols and quality assurance procedures.
• Respond to EPA planning, operational activities, and report assessments outcomes.
• Report risks, issues, and suspected malpractice.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate assessment records and reports.
• Support Pearson with appeals, if necessary.
• Account for travel time in assessment scheduling.
• Declare conflicts of interest and uphold assessment independence.
• Complete personal and administrative actions as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment activities and quality assurance.

Person Specification

Occupational Profile

Senior Healthcare Support Workers assist registered practitioners, performing clinical and non-clinical tasks within their competence, across various healthcare settings, acting as role models and supervising less experienced staff, following the Code of Conduct.

Mental Health Support

Support individuals with mental health conditions, providing emotional support, developing care plans, and encouraging independence, often working with families, carers, and other organizations.

Essential Background and Experience

• Occupational competence in mental health support.
• Registered healthcare professional or Level 5 apprenticeship/regulatory qualification.
• Working towards or hold a formal assessor qualification.
• Recent healthcare experience (within last 2 years).
• Experience in leading meetings and complying with quality standards.
• Commitment to CPD and recent occupational experience.

Additional Requirements

• UK residency for candidates.
• Availability of at least two days per week for EPA activities.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Internal quality assurance qualification.
• Experience in grading judgments and recent DBS clearance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and prevention.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of individual needs and sector knowledge.
• Ability to assess impartially, report risks, and meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

Applicants must have suitable IT equipment, broadband, personal email, UK or Irish address, right to work, and plan for travel time.

Please specify your most recent healthcare experience in Step 4 of the Occupational section. Contact the recruitment team if your sector isn't listed.

About Pearson

Pearson is a leading global learning company with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries, committed to helping people progress through learning.