About the Role
Are you an experienced Health & Social Care professional looking to make a difference in the sector? Or an experienced assessor seeking a role where you can focus entirely on supporting learners without the pressure of sourcing them yourself? As a Personal Development Manager, your focus will be on supporting, mentoring, and assessing learners working towards their Health & Social Care qualifications Levels 2-5 (depending on your occupational competence). You will have a clear set of KPIs and will manage your own diary to ensure you achieve these.
Through our Training Academy, we will support you to become a qualified Health & Social Care Personal Development Manager. If you have at least 2 years of sector experience and want to develop your career, this could be your next step.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with learners and employers through monthly reviews, ensuring ongoing commitment and engagement with the programme.
- Deliver high‑quality, interactive teaching and coaching sessions that align with the apprenticeship curriculum, fostering the development of key knowledge, skills, and behaviours while meeting Ofsted and Awarding Organisation standards.
- Assess and review learner evidence promptly, ensuring timely progress tracking and support towards qualification completion.
- Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency and reinforce learning.
- Provide tailored support to help learners achieve their maths and English Functional Skills.
- Prepare and guide learners for End Point Assessment (EPA), equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to pass successfully.
- Promote and safeguard learner well‑being, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment while adhering to safeguarding policies.
- Identify and report any safeguarding concerns relating to learners, staff, adults at risk or children.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ hands‑on experience in the adult or elderly Health & Social Care sector, including expertise in Dementia and Learning Disabilities, at a Senior Carer level or above.
- Health & Social Care qualification at Level 5.
- Previous experience in work‑based learning or education settings, with an Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, or equivalent).
- Ideally hold a Level 3 or higher teaching qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Strong English and maths skills, preferably GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Proven ability to work in high‑pressure environments, meeting targets and deadlines effectively.
- Highly organised and self‑motivated, with excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, and key stakeholders.
- Proficient in IT, with the ability to navigate internal systems and confidently use Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Requirements
- Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business‑use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company).
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
- Christmas & New Year shutdown period.
- Pension scheme.
- Specsavers scheme.
- Access to 1,000’s of student discounts including Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM.
- £500 employee referral bonus scheme.
- Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers.
- Employee well‑being and assistance programme.
- Access to EV company car scheme.
Working Conditions
Home‑based role with travel.
Compensation
Competitive salary + bonus opportunity. For qualified assessors: Level 3 – £27,000 basic + bonus opportunity, OTE to £39,000 per annum. For unqualified assessors (trainee pathway): Level 3 – £25,000 (rising after completion of TAQA qualification to £27,000) + bonus opportunity, OTE to £39,000 per annum.