Health & Social Care Observation Assessor

AOB Recruitment; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Observation Assessor to join their Health & Social Care Apprenticeship team. The successful candidate will visit workplaces to carry out assessments and provide support to learners. A passion for education, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications are essential. This rewarding position offers competitive salary, travel expenses, and various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Mileage and overnight stay costs covered

Laptop and mobile phone provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas & New Year shutdown period

Pension scheme

Specsavers scheme

NUS Discount Card eligibility

£500 employee referral bonus scheme

Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers

Employee well-being programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the Health and Social Care sector at Senior Carer level.
• Must have own transport and business-use car insurance.
• Employment subject to enhanced DBS check & references.

Responsibilities

• Visit workplaces to observe learners in real-life care settings.
• Provide feedback to support learner progression.
• Plan and conduct in-person visits with an average of 3 learners per day.
• Support with mock assessments, discussions, and reviews.

Skills

Planning

Time management

Communication

Working independently

Education

Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or CAVA)

Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3, 4 or 5

Job description

Location: Field-based (Travel required)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + travel expenses + great benefits

Are you passionate about raising standards in Health and Social Care? Do you love seeing others grow, achieve, and make a real difference? We’re looking for a motivated and inspiring Observation Assessor to join our dedicated Health & Social Care Apprenticeship team. This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you’ll travel to workplaces across your region, carrying out holistic observations of learners and helping them achieve one of the most important qualifications in their careers.

What you’ll be doing

• Visiting workplaces to observe learners in real-life care settings, ensuring they meet apprenticeship standards.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support learner progression and achievement.
• Planning and conducting progressive in-person visits (average of 3 learners per day).
• Managing your time effectively to maximise travel efficiency and learning outcomes.
• Ensuring all assessments meet Ofsted, awarding body, and internal quality standards.
• Supporting with other key activities such as mock assessments, professional discussions, and learner reviews.
• Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing at all times — making sure every learner feels supported and safe.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine passion for education, quality, and empowering others to succeed.
• Excellent planning, time management and communication skills.
• Confidence working independently, with the flexibility to travel long distances and stay overnight when needed.
• An Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or CAVA).
• A Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3, 4 or 5.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the Health and Social Care sector (minimum Senior Carer level).

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a passionate, professional, and supportive team who genuinely care about learners and the difference high-quality training makes in Health and Social Care. You’ll enjoy variety, independence, and the chance to see your impact first-hand as learners achieve their qualifications and progress in their careers.

Apply today and inspire the next generation of Health and Social Care professionals.

Salary

Level 3 - £27,000 + bonus opportunity

Level 5 - £30,000 + bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Mileage and overnight stay costs will be covered
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Christmas & New Year shutdown period
• Pension scheme
• Specsavers scheme
• NUS Discount Card eligibility
• £500 employee referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers
• Employee well-being and assistance programme

Additional Requirements

• Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business-use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company)
• Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check & references