Observation Assessor - Health & Social Care

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid 38p per mile

All business mileage and overnightStay

Fully expensed travel and overnight

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to conduct workplace observations for learners across the South West, focusing solely on observation activity with no learner caseload.

The role offers a home-based set-up with extensive travel to sites in Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth and surrounding areas, and a strong OTE potential. You will work with PDMs to support progression and ensure high-quality evidence against apprenticeship standards.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification is essential.
• TAQA/CAVA/A1/D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification required.
• Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & Social Care at Senior Carer level or above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace observations for Health & Social Care learners up to Level 5.
• Travel throughout the South West region completing face-to-face observations.
• Support learner progression by observing against standards and gathering evidence.

Skills

Communication

Report-writing

Organisation

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care

TAQA/CAVA/A1/D32/33 assessor

Job description

Job Role: Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care

No Caseload | Home-Based | Observation-Focused | Up to £37,800+ OTE

Location: South West England (Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and surrounding areas)

Salary: £33,000 Basic Salary

OTE: Up to £37,800+ per annum

Bonus Structure

• £400 monthly bonus upon achieving 40 observations
• Additional £10 per observation above target
• Uncapped earning potential

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 4:45pm

Mileage: 38p per mile

Expenses: All business mileage, travel and overnight accommodation fully paid

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care Assessor looking for a role without a learner caseload? Or perhaps you're a Level 5 Health & Social Care professional who enjoys assessing practice and supporting learners, but wants to move away from portfolio management and heavy administration? We are recruiting an experienced Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to support apprenticeship learners across the South West region. This is a specialist role focused purely on conducting workplace observations for learners completing City & Guilds Health & Social Care qualifications. Unlike traditional assessor positions, you will not hold a caseload of learners, allowing you to focus entirely on observation activity, evidence gathering and learner progression. Working closely with Performance Development Managers (PDMs), you will play a key role in helping apprentices demonstrate competency and generate high-quality evidence against apprenticeship standards. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a more focused assessment role with excellent work-life balance, autonomy and earning potential.

Why Join Us?

• Home-based role
• No learner caseload
• No portfolio management
• No end-to-end learner ownership
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Fully expensed travel and overnight stays
• Mileage paid at 38p per mile
• City & Guilds delivery
• Strong OTE and bonus structure
• Regional field-based role
• Excellent autonomy and flexibility
• Long-term career opportunities within apprenticeship delivery

Key Responsibilities

Observation & Assessment Delivery

• Conduct workplace observations for Health & Social Care learners up to Level 5
• Travel throughout the South West region completing face-to-face observations
• Work alongside Performance Development Managers to support learner progression
• Observe learners against apprenticeship standards and occupational competency requirements
• Gather evidence against Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs)
• Produce high-quality observation reports
• Deliver clear and constructive developmental feedback

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all observations meet City & Guilds and apprenticeship requirements
• Maintain accurate assessment documentation
• Complete reports and administrative activity within required timescales
• Support consistency and assessment quality across the wider team
• Maintain compliance with awarding organisation and quality standards

Learner & Employer Engagement

• Liaise with employers to arrange observation activity
• Build positive working relationships with workplace managers
• Support learners in understanding feedback and progression requirements
• Promote a positive learner and employer experience

Additional Assessment Activity

• Professional Discussions
• Mock End Point Assessment preparation
• Additional evidence gathering
• Progression-focused learner interventions

Essential Criteria

• Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care
• TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification
• Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & Social Care at Senior Carer level or above
• Previous apprenticeship assessment experience
• Experience conducting workplace observations
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South West

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with City & Guilds qualifications
• IQA qualification
• Experience supporting End Point Assessment preparation
• Understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements
• Experience within adult social care apprenticeship provision

Additional Information

• Home-based, field delivery role
• Monthly target of 40 observations
• No learner caseload
• Extensive travel throughout the South West region
• Occasional overnight stays required
• Overnight accommodation fully funded
• 6-month probation period
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities