Job Description

About The Role

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To support a team of assessors, as well as assess and provide training (as appropriate) to meet Compass and National standards, enabling work-based learners to develop the knowledge skills and understanding to achieve vocational qualifications and with high success rates. To line manage a small team of assessors as part of a wider qualifications service. This will take place in a variety of work environments including on-site assessments, in the workplace or with regulated children's home. Internal Verification Qualification related tasks will also form part of the role as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Responsibility to supervise assessors relating to the Childcare Qualifications

2. Responsibility for the timely and effective assessment of candidates in the workplace

3. Communicate with Internal and external partners to support the progression of candidates

4. To plan with the candidates targets and action plans to ensure progress through the diploma and/or competency qualifications

5. Provide guidance and support to candidates to support their qualification completion

6. Assessor to hold or be working towards the IQA Award to carry out these duties where appropriate.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Adult Qualification Manager Qualification Assessors Group Head of Learning and Development Learning and Development Trainers Service Managers and Deputies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility to supervise assessors relating to the Childcare Qualifications



Line manage a small qualifications team which forms part of a wider service Work alongside the adult qualification manager and other lead assessors to develop the service and learning offer Oversee the quality of work from the team of assessors Deliver professional supervisions, 1-1s and performance reviews for assessment team members Deputise for the Adult Qualification Manager where appropriate




Responsibility for the timely and effective assessment of candidates in the workplace



Maintain and promote Compass and awarding body standards Ensure the quality of assessment and service provision Plan and deliver visits to candidates Ensure feedback is provided in a timely and professional manner Monitor the completion of assignments for candidates Complete accurate documentation and update candidate tracking systems Report on candidate progress to Head of Centre regularly and wider organisation where required Attend assessor / verifier meetings and standardization events



To plan with the candidates targets and action plans to ensure progress through the Diploma and/or competency qualifications



Plan mentor meetings with candidates from enrolment through to completion Plan with candidates targets and timescales Assist candidates in mapping evidence towards their qualification Liaise with home managers and deputies for the completion of observations and time available to complete qualification Provide updates to Head of Centre on struggling or behind candidates Review each candidate's progression in line with compass procedures




Provide guidance and support to candidates to support their qualification completion



Plan and deliver workshops and drop in sessions Provide guidance to candidates in topics and portfolio building Support and guide home

ORGANISATIONAL

To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the line manager even where the tasks are not specifically outlined in the job description To be an effective advocate for Compass, promoting a positive image to maintain our high standards and positive reputation To work within the provisions of the Data Protection Act, observing strict confidentiality in relation to all aspects of work undertaken. The post holder will be expected to competently use electronic systems effectively The post holder will be expected to undertake training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post The post holder will be expected to ensure compliance with all policies within the employee handbook. Ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures, throughout all work within the Company, keeping the manager informed of work in progress and inform the manager immediately of any child protection matter or serious complaint. The nature of the agency business means that tasks and responsibilities are sometimes unpredictable. Staff are therefore expected to work flexibly when the occasion arises. The post holder will be required to travel to national sites to perform their assessing and observational tasks and for meetings.

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