Job Description

Job Title: Senior Assessors

Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Assessors. The role encompasses conducting vocational assessments and oversee assessment operations within our training centre by providing high-quality assessment and support learners achieve outcomes their diploma timely.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Learner Assessment & Qualification Delivery

Conduct assessments and reviews with carers, gathering information from multiple sources, including care homes and relevant agencies. Determine the most appropriate assessment method (face-to-face, telephone, online, or supported self-assessment). Analyse and evaluate needs, risks, outcomes, and eligibility, in accessing public funding. Identify specialist input required and make referrals as necessary. Plan and arrange review learners' portfolios and support assessment arrangements to ensure they meet quality standards, learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Accurately maintain records of assessments, reviews, and care plans, providing copies to individuals while ensuring data protection compliance. Deliver Health & Social Care qualifications, conducting assessments across relevant specialisms (from Level 2 Adult Health and Social Care certificate to Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Care managment ...) Ensure assessment instruments are valid, reliable, and aligned with national occupational standards. Conduct direct observations, professional discussions, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments. Provide constructive feedback to learners, supporting progression and achievement. Review and maintain learner portfolios, ensuring evidence meets qualification criteria. Adapt assessment approaches to meet individual learner needs, including online, remote, and face-to-face methods. Conduct initial assessments of learner skills, including English, maths, and digital literacy. Maintain accurate assessment records to meet internal and external audit requirements.
2. Safeguarding, Compliance & Professional Standards

Apply organisational policies, procedures, and statutory guidance in all care management and assessment activities. Maintain awareness of safeguarding principles, alerting others to risks as appropriate. Ensure all assessment and care activities comply with awarding body standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and Prevent Duty principles.
3. Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Participate in team Standardisation meetings, professional discussions, and CPD activities to maintain and develop competence. Collaborate with colleagues to standardise assessment practices and improve outcomes and reflect on assessment methods and resources.
Key Competencies & Skills:

Strong knowledge of Health & Social Care principles and statutory frameworks. Experience in conducting assessments, reviews and portfolio building. Understanding of vocational qualification assessment and standards. Excellent communication, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
Qualifications:

Relevant Health & Social Care qualification (RQF/QCF/NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care - or above). Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA or D32/D33) or equivalent.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Application question(s): Do you hold a recognised Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32/D33)? (Yes/No - applications without this qualification will not be considered.) Do you have at least 1 year of experience conducting vocational assessments in Health & Social Care (e.g., portfolio building, direct observations, RPL, professional discussions)? (Yes/No - please briefly describe your experience.) Do you currently hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care)? (Yes/No - please specify the qualification and awarding body.) Do you have experience delivering and assessing Health & Social Care qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5, including maintaining portfolios and meeting awarding body standards? (Yes/No - please provide details.) Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Senior Assessor/Assessor: 1 year (required) Assessing Learners: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Senior Assessor/Assessor: 1 year (preferred) Assessing Learners: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person