Social Care Assessor in Stockton-on-Tees

Responsible to: The Lead Assessor, Human Resources Director, and other Directors in their absence.

Job summary: To assess, support, and guide learners undertaking Social Care Apprenticeship programmes, Diplomas and other relevant qualifications, ensuring timely achievement, high-quality learning experiences, and compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements including Ofsted. The role requires a strong understanding of the social care sector and will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of our team members throughout their career by providing effective training and development programmes.

Key Purpose of Role

• Assessment and Learner Support
• Develop and deliver a high-quality curriculum and assessment using a range of methods (e.g., observations, professional discussions, work products).
• Support learners to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, setting SMART targets to ensure timely completion.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA).
• Quality & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records in line with organisational and awarding body requirements.
• Ensure all assessment decisions meet internal quality assurance (IQA) and external quality assurance (EQA) standards.
• Adhere to safeguarding, Prevent duty, equality and diversity, and data protection policies.
• Participate in standardisation meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Build effective relationships with line managers.
• Provide guidance to managers on supporting learners in the workplace.
• Act as the main point of contact for learners throughout their programme.
• Ensure compliance with the Ofsted Education and Inspection Framework and the DFE Funding rules.
• Provide written reports as required.
• General
• Support the induction process and completion of the Care Certificate for new employees joining the organisation.
• Be available on a consultancy basis outside rostered hours.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation.
• Promote and encourage learning and development opportunities available to team members.
• Professional Development
• Maintain up-to-date occupational competence within the health and social care sector.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD).
• Keep current with changes to apprenticeship and qualification standards and sector best practice.

Essential skills & experience:

• Up to date experience and competence working in the social care sector supporting vulnerable adults with a learning disability and/or a mental health condition.
• Full UK driving licence and be willing to travel around CTTMs homes and services.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to the social care sector including the fundamental standards.
• Ability to engage and support both experienced employees and those at an early stage of their professional development.
• Proficiency with IT packages for managing training and communication, such as Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Health and Social Care qualifications and apprenticeship standards with experience assessing up to level 5.
• Knowledge of End-Point Assessment (EPA) processes.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective assessments using a range of methods.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to use e-portfolio systems and digital tools.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care achieved as a competence-based qualification or an equivalent Adult Care competency based qualification.
• Level 3 Assessors award or equivalent i.e. TAQA, A1 or D32/33.

Desirable qualifications:

• IQA Award or equivalent.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Motivated and learner-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Professional, approachable, and supportive manner.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Hours: 37.50 Hours per week. Must be flexible to cover team members working night shifts.

Place of Work: Based at Head Office with travel to CTTMs home and services.

These responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy. This job description is issued as a general guideline and may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder. This position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure (DBS) which is registered on the update service.