Residential Childcare (Level 5) Tutor

Rochdale Training; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave per year (incl. B

Auto-enrolled pension

Life Assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Rochdale Training is expanding its Childcare team and seeks an experienced Residential Childcare Tutor/Assessor. You will plan and deliver Level 5 Apprenticeships for Children, Young People and Families Managers, embedding English and Maths, and supporting learners with pastoral care.

The role involves Initial Assessment, EPA preparation, lesson planning, and regular monitoring of learner progress. Salary ranges £28,000-£32,000, with benefits and standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Occupational competence in qualification(s) to be assessed (Essential).
• NVQ L5 or equivalent in relevant sector (Essential).
• Knowledge and experience of teaching, learning assessment processes.
• Good communication skills at all levels (Essential).
• Experience of working with young people/adults (Essential).
• Committed to safeguarding/prevent and welfare of all learners (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Analyse learners' competence via Initial Assessment.
• Deliver learner induction including appeals, standards, QA, EPA, and H&S.
• Explain assessment process, timescales and EPA readiness.
• Develop, plan and update schemes of work, lesson plans, resources.
• Deliver workshops and one-to-one training as required.
• Create individual training plans with employer; log monthly activity.
• Set and agree assessment plans; integrate functional skills.
• Assess skills and behaviours per scheme of work.
• Teach and assess knowledge through teaching and learning.
• Co-ordinate learners' exams and EPA readiness.
• Provide Retrieval/Intervention to maintain retention and timely EPA submissions.
• Offer career education IAG and track destinations post-course.
• Carry out weekly reviews with learners and employers.
• Respond to IQA feedback to improve curriculum.
• Ensure CPD and standardisation meetings are maintained.
• Ensure documentation complies with funding rules.

Skills

Honesty, integrity, professionalism, &

Excellent interpersonal & comms

Work under pressure & resilience

Networking & relationship-building

Enthusiastic & committed

Tactful in difficult situations

Exemplary written communication

Education

Assessor qualification

Teaching qualification

Occupational competence in qualification(s)

NVQ L5 or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Tutor/Assessor within Residential Childcare or have experience working in a Residential home for Children and Young People?

Rochdale Training has been providing training for employers and learners since 1966. We have a brand-new opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Childcare Team as a Residential Childcare Development Tutor. You’ll be joining an Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, in a supportive environment.

The Role

To plan and deliver Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5 Apprenticeships and embed English and Maths within the delivery. To support learners through their learner journey with pastoral support. Build and maintain effective employer relationships to contribute to the design of the curriculum.

The role will involve:

• To analyse the learners competence through a robust and effective Initial Assessment process, including giving initial advice and guidance.
• Deliver a thorough learner induction for all learners – appeals procedure; standards required; internal and external quality assurance, EPA, equal opportunity, and H&S.
• Ensure learners fully understand the assessment process, timescales, and deadlines, including end point assessment to encourage timely achievement.
• Be able to develop, plan and update schemes of work, lesson plans, resources and off the job training.
• To deliver workshops throughout the programme and deliver one to one training as required.
• Produce an individualised training plan in conjunction with the employer and record monthly activity on OneFile.
• Set and agree assessment plans – evidence collection integrating/delivering functional skills where appropriate and agreeing time scales that meet company procedures.
• Assess skills and behaviours using appropriate assessment methods in line with a scheme of work.
• Teach and assess knowledge through teaching and learning.
• Assist in the co-ordination of learners’ exams.
• Prepare and support learners in readiness for their end point assessment through regular support and mock assessments.
• Have accountability and ownership for your own caseload and report any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity to allow early intervention.
• Identify, implement and review intervention plans to maintain retention and timely submission to EPA Gateway.
• Provide learners with effective career education IAG throughout the programme and during an exit interview. To track destinations for up to 6 months after course completion.
• Carry out 10 weekly reviews with learners and employers either in person or remote.
• Respond to feedback from IQA’s and other external agencies to further develop the curriculum.
• Ensure CPD is updated and maintained and attend at least two Standardisation meetings per year for each qualification you deliver.
• Work closely with the quality department to ensure documentation is compliant with internal and funding rule requirements.
• Keep all records up to date in a timely manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Promote Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, British Values, Online Safety and Mental Health and Wellbeing.

About you:

Skills

• Honesty, integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure, be flexible and resilient
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiastic with the ambition and commitment to deliver
• Tactful and able to deal with difficult situations sensitively
• Exemplary written communication skills

Must Have

• Assessor qualification, or equivalent
• Teaching qualification, or equivalent
• Occupational competence in qualification(s) to be assessed (Essential)
• At least a NVQ L5 or equivalent in the relevant sector (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of teaching, learning assessment processes
• Good communication skills at all levels (Essential)
• Experience of working with young people/adults (Essential)
• To be committed to the safeguarding/prevent and welfare of all learners (Essential)

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hours can be flexible

Employee Benefits

You will have access to the following benefits:

• 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• Life Assurance at 2 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities

Wage

£28,000 - £32,000 is negotiable dependent on experience and Qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 Residential Care Qualification (required)