Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare

Wiltshire College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare

Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum

Location: Trowbridge / Cross College

Permanent, Full Time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Close Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

The Role:

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of residential childcare professionals? Do you thrive on creating impactful learning experiences? We are seeking a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare to join our team. You'll support apprentices both remotely and within their workplaces, including all aspects of training, assessment, adherence to Quality Assurance and regulatory standards, using OneFile e-portfolio for planning, assessments, and feedback. You'll support and motivate a caseload of learners, integrating key topics such as safeguarding, British values, and EDI into your sessions. You'll manage communication with learners and their line managers, ensuring progress and implementing action plans as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver high-quality training, coaching, and mentoring to learners.
2. Create engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and drive success.
3. Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential.
4. Forge strong relationships with employers and their learners.
5. Regularly monitor learner environments to ensure safety and adherence to policies.
6. Keep up to date with teaching, learning, and assessment regulations.

You:

We are looking for someone who embodies passion, expertise, and dedication.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Hold a relevant Residential Childcare qualification at Level 3 or a qualification appropriate to this sector.
2. Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (within 6 months of appointment).
3. You will have worked in a Residential Childcare position within the last 12 months, working with children and young people looked after by their local authority.
4. You will have supported the families of the children and young people you have cared for, including liaising with relevant external agencies.

This role will require travel around Wiltshire, Bristol and may include other residential childcare homes beyond Wiltshire's borders.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period.
3. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
5. Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
6. Free onsite car parking

Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please click Apply now.

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