Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor
4 days ago
Bristol
Job Role: Residential Childcare Trainer / AssessorLocation: Bristol / West of England (Hybrid with Regional Travel)Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annumContract: Permanent, full-timeRole Overview We are recruiting an experienced and committed Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. This hybrid role combines remote delivery with face-to-face learner support, requiring travel across Bristol and the West of England region. As a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor, you will manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners, supporting them from induction through to timely completion. You will play a key role in developing learners' knowledge, skills and behaviours, ensuring they meet occupational standards while delivering a high-quality, compliant and engaging learning experience.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching, Learning & Assessment • Qualification Delivery: Deliver and assess Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5., • Session Planning: Plan and deliver engaging sessions using blended learning approaches., • Tailored Support: Provide tailored teaching and assessment aligned to learner needs., • Competence Development: Support learners to develop occupational competence and professional behaviours.Learner Management & Progression, • Caseload Control: Manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement., • Onboarding Plans: Conduct initial assessments and create Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)., • Coaching & Reviews: Provide ongoing coaching, feedback and progress reviews., • Workplace Liaison: Engage with employers and managers to support learner development.Administration & Compliance, • Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate learner records, progress tracking and e-portfolio documentation., • Quality Frameworks: Ensure delivery meets awarding body and compliance standards., • Inspection Support: Prepare for and support internal and external quality assurance activity., • Target Management: Work to performance targets including achievement rates and timely completions.Delivery & Travel, • Blended Formats: Deliver a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions., • In-Person Visits: Conduct learner visits in line with programme requirements., • Regional Travel: Travel across Bristol and the West of England region as required.Opportunity Perks: Why Become a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor?, • Career Development: Perfect opportunity for an established sector professional to utilize their management or senior residential care experience within education., • Professional Support: Work within a collaborative internal team focused on achieving top-tier compliance, positive learner experiences, and strong completion rates.Essential Criteria, • Qualifications: Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent)., • Sector Credential: Relevant qualification in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or above)., • Delivery Experience: Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications (L4/L5 preferred)., • Caseload Management: Ability to manage a caseload effectively within a target-driven environment., • Core Skills: Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills., • Logistics: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.Desirable Criteria, • Leadership Award: Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management., • Quality Monitoring: Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification., • Funded Learning: Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded provision., • Hybrid Systems: Experience in hybrid or remote delivery environments.Additional Information, • Work Framework: Hybrid role combining remote delivery with regional travel., • Capacity Benchmark: Caseload typically averages 50 learners, dependent on experience and competence., • Background Verifications: Role subject to relevant background and compliance checks.How to Apply If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor, please contact us. To apply or request further information regarding this Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor position, please contact:, • Contact: Robert Rowe, • Phone:, • Email: