Health & Social Care Assessor (Powys)

Health & Social Care Assessor (Powys)

Home Based 37 hours Perm £26,430 rising to£30,722 02/10/26

Please note: this role is expected to be offered at the starting salary within the band.

At ACT, our behaviour framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for a Health & Social Care Assessor who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and integrity, and brings creativity to engage learners who may have faced barriers to education. You will be motivated to inspire and empower learners to progress, while maintaining clarity in your planning, decision-making and communication. If you are resilient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful difference through high-quality, inclusive delivery, we would love to hear from you.

The Health & Social Care Assessor will facilitate high-quality training, assessment and workshops to support learners to achieve their Health & Social Care Apprenticeship qualifications, including wider framework requirements such as Essential Skills Wales.

The role requires a learner-centred approach, working closely with learners and employers to provide meaningful workplace learning and support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for their role. The post holder will deliver tailored learning up to Level 5 through workplace visits and virtual sessions, develop and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitor progress and provide appropriate support throughout the learner journey.

At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for a Health & Social Care Assessor who demonstrates Respect for every learner and employer, communicates with Openness & Honesty, and brings Innovation & Creativity to the delivery of learning. You will use Motivation & Empowerment to support learners to take ownership of their development and achieve their goals, while maintaining Clarity in your planning, communication, record keeping and decision‑making.

This is a field‑based role covering Powys, requiring regular travel to learners and employers. The post holder will be expected to organise their workload effectively, manage a personal caseload and diary, meet required timescales and maintain high standards of delivery, quality and compliance.

What you will do:

You’ll work directly with learners in their workplaces, online and in training sessions, supporting them through their apprenticeship journey from start to achievement.

You will:

Deliver engaging training, coaching and assessment up to Level 5

Support learners to build confidence, skills and professional behaviours

Plan and review Individual Learning Plans to track progress and success

Provide clear, constructive feedback to keep learners motivated

Build strong relationships with both learners and employers

Manage your own caseload, diary and learner documentation

Ensure all assessment and learning activity is accurately recorded and compliant

Use digital tools and systems to enhance learning and track progress

Work closely with colleagues to maintain quality and consistency

This is a field-based role across the Powys area, meaning you’ll regularly visit learners in their workplace and bring learning to life in real-world settings.

Please see the full Job Description for further details on this role.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.

When you join ACT, you’ll benefit from:

Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Annual salary reviews and progression opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable)

Healthcare cash plan and access to counselling services

Pension scheme and life insurance

Ongoing professional development, including funded qualifications

Job shadowing opportunities to support career growth

Staff recognition, wellbeing initiatives and celebration day

Find out more about our full range of benefits on our careers page

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.

What next?

The advert will close 02nd October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders)

An interview process consisting of:

A face to face interview with a work based task (for example - a micro teach, or scenario based, full details will be provided before interview)

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re looking to join an organisation that genuinely values its people and makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
• E-learning platform available to all staff.
• Annual salary increases
• Staff counselling sessions
• Mental Health First Aider
• Bi-annual performance reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
• Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe increating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at theheart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, theseprinciples guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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Person Specification

What we are looking for

Experience

Minimum of 2 years occupational experience of working in a senior role with Health & Social Care Setting

Qualifications & Knowledge

Minimum Level 3 occupational based qualification or equivalent (Health & Social Care)

Good level of IT, literacy and numeracy

Assessor qualification (or willing to work towards)

Skills & Attributes

Creative & passionate for training/learning

Ability to develop others

Personal Qualities

Someone who understands the need to build a good rapport with learner and employer

Other

Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car