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: 20th 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 and includes 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.
4. Forge strong relationships with employers and their learners.
5. Regularly monitor learner environments to ensure safety and compliance.
6. Keep up to date with teaching, learning, and assessment regulations.
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. Have worked in a Residential Childcare position within the last 12 months.
4. Support the families of the children and young people you have cared for.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary
2. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over Christmas.
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 and other employment verifications.
We embrace diversity and are committed to safeguarding. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.
To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please click Apply now.
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