Health and Social Care Assessor

Hewett Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Qualifications Assessor to join a major Learning and Development team. The role involves supporting care staff in achieving health and social care diplomas, with a focus on assessments and maintaining high standards in learner progress. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel across the central and southern England regions.

Benefits

Excellent additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications required.
• Recent experience in assessing qualifications is necessary.
• Knowledge of qualification quality assurance systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a caseload of 40 learners in gathering evidence for qualifications.
• Regularly visiting staff to support progress and guidance.
• Engaging in Continuing Professional Development activities.

Skills

Education Training Level 3

Health and Social Care qualifications

Assessing Health and Social Care qualifications

Knowledge of legislation

Planning own time

Relationship building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Education Training Level 3 or TAQA Levels 3

D32/D33 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Health and Social Care Assessor

If you are passionate about supporting others in achieving their career goals and are highly experienced in health and social care, including qualifications and assessments, this could be a fantastic opportunity to join the Qualifications Care team within one of the UK's largest housing, care and commercial services organisations.

Our client is currently seeking a Qualifications Assessor to become an integral part of the Learning and Development team within the wider HR Department. As a Qualifications Assessor, you'll be helping the care and support staff achieve their health and social care qualifications, ranging from Level 2 to Level 5.

Some key duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Supporting a caseload of 40 learners based throughout the central and south of England, assisting them in gathering evidence for their Health and Social Care Diploma Qualifications.
• Regularly visiting staff to support their progress and offer guidance.
• Helping learners navigate the electronic portfolio system, ensuring their evidence meets the qualification level criteria.
• Attending monthly standardisation meetings (via Teams or at the Head Office in Worcester).
• Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to maintain occupational competency in Health and Social Care assessments.

Skills and experience you'll need:

• Education Training Level 3 or TAQA Levels 3, or D32/33 qualification (or equivalent)
• A minimum of Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Recent experience in assessing Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice principles.
• Familiarity with qualification quality assurance systems is a plus.
• Experience in planning your own time and diary - essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel as required within Oxfordshire and Southern regions

• Salary: £28,715 plus excellent additional benefits
  Hours: 35 hours per week (occasional overnight stays may be required)