Training Assessor

Polaris Community; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider in Bromsgrove is seeking an Occupationally Competent Assessor/Trainer to deliver apprenticeship training and assessments in children's services. The successful candidate will provide support for learners working towards qualifications, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. With a flexible hybrid working model, the role offers the chance to impact young lives positively while enjoying competitive benefits including annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

30 days’ Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience delivering apprenticeship standards and/or vocational qualifications is essential.
• Strong understanding of the CYPF Level 4 standard and NCFE Level 3 Diploma required.
• Experience managing caseload and preparing learners for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and tailor training plans.
• Deliver and assess apprenticeship qualifications.
• Support learners' progress and prepare them for EPA.

Skills

Occupational competence in residential childcare

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Experience supporting learners with additional needs

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Recognised Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1)

Teaching qualification (DET, CET, PTLLS, AET, CertEd)

Tools

Quals Direct e-portfolio systems

OneFile / Bud / Smart Assessor

Job description

Occupationally Competent Assessor/ Trainer

Company: Polaris Community (Learning and Development Division)

Location: Office based, Bromsgrove (Hybrid) - occasional travel required to various offices nationwide

Job Title: Occupationally Competent Assessor/ Trainer

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

Specific Hours: 35 hours per week

Benefits: 30 days’ Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

Location: Office based, Bromsgrove (Hybrid) - occasional travel required to various offices nationwide

Specific Hours: 35 hours per week

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children’s services contracts.

Through our therapeutic children's homes and schools, set in a variety of urban and rural communities, our Residential Division are able to support young people's emotional, social, mental and academic progression and enable them to grow and reach their full potential.

About you

As an experienced Occupationally Competent Assessor/Trainer you will provide high-quality assessment and support for learners undertaking the Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship, including the embedded NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The assessor will ensure learners are supported, assessed, and guided to achieve their qualifications and prepare for End Point Assessment (EPA).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and skills scans to identify prior learning and tailor training plans.
• Deliver and assess the Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Apprenticeship, NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with future plans of delivering the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Apprenticeship and NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Support learners through the Level 4 CYPF Practitioner standard, ensuring progress against Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs).
• Plan and carry out observations, professional discussions, and portfolio reviews.
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain accurate learner records.
• Prepare learners for EPA, including mock assessments and gateway readiness checks.
• Liaise with employers to ensure workplace relevance and support.
• Maintain compliance with ESFA funding rules and awarding body requirements.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and diversity throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Occupational competence in residential childcare or children’s services (e.g. Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Registered Manager).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Recognised Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1).
• Experience delivering apprenticeship standards and/or vocational qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the CYPF Level 4 standard and NCFE Level 3 Diploma.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload.
• Teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education and Training (DET), CET, PTLLS, AET, CertEd).
• Experience using Quals Direct e-portfolio systems (but experience of other platforms eg OneFile, Bud, Smart Assessor, would be sufficient).
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience supporting learners with additional needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Clare Makepeace on 07791317115. No Agencies Please.