Tutor/Assessor in Residential Childcare - Home Based with Regular Travel

We are expanding our tutor team and are looking for two experienced Residential Childcare professionals to join us as we grow. This role focuses on delivering Residential Childcare apprenticeships and diplomas (Levels 3–5) to adult learners who are employed within residential childcare settings - including registered managers and deputy managers - supporting them to develop the leadership and management skills needed to run safe, effective services.

The role is primarily remote, with workplace visits to your learners. You will also attend quarterly team meetings in Pudsey, Leeds (four times per year). You'll be fully supported by a collaborative team of tutors and dedicated support staff. The successful applicant will be required to travel regularly to learners' places of employment to carry out workplace visits and on-site observations. A full, valid UK driving licence is therefore essential for this role.

At Norton Webb, we pride ourselves on giving our learners and employers an exceptional service. Demand for our Residential Childcare programmes continues to grow, and these two new positions have been created to help us keep pace with that growth and continue delivering the high standard of support our learners and employers expect. We are looking for a residential childcare professional with a strong background in a senior role within a residential childcare setting, who is confident training and developing managers within the sector. If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting others to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

The role we are looking to fill is specifically within the Residential Childcare sector - young people placed into a safe and stable home when they cannot live with their own families. This role involves regular contact with learners working in residential childcare settings, and site visits bring tutors into settings where children and young people live. It is therefore classed as regulated activity and requires rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Norton Webb is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and tutors to share this commitment. We are also an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of our growth story - these are brand new positions created to expand our reach and support more learners and employers across the sector.
• The chance to directly shape the next generation of residential childcare practitioners and managers, helping raise standards across the sector.
• We provide full training and ongoing support, from your induction to qualification content and best practices in teaching and learner - we're with you every step of the way.
• Our online platform (Smart Assessor) allows learners and tutors to connect, share work, book sessions, conduct virtual meetings, and monitor progress.
• A genuinely collaborative team culture — a group that's passionate about developing others, enjoys a good laugh, and shares a love for Yorkshire Tea!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tutoring and support to learners, helping them achieve their chosen qualifications.
• Assess learner knowledge, skills, and behaviours against Apprenticeship Standards and Diplomas through observation, discussion, and questioning ensuring readiness for End Point Assessment.
• Identify and address barriers to learning, facilitating additional learning support when needed.
• Liaise regularly with workplace managers to share learner progress and enhance employer engagement.
• Manage your caseload efficiently, ensuring timely feedback, employer engagement, and learner support.
• Encourage learner engagement, retention, achievement, and progression to maintain compliance and effective business management.
• Uphold professionalism, treating all individuals with dignity and respect, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working at a senior level in the residential childcare sector (for example Setting Manager or Deputy).
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
• Willingness and eligibility to undergo an enhanced DBS check (including children's barred list check).
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel to learners' places of employment is required.

Desirable

• Assessment Qualification – TAQA, A1 or D32/33 or equivalent.
• Experience delivering Apprenticeship Standards.
• Safeguarding and Vetting.

Because this role involves contact with learners working in residential childcare settings, appointment is subject to our safer recruitment process. This includes:

• An enhanced DBS check, including a check against the children's barred list.
• Verification of your identity and right to work in the UK.
• References taken up directly from referees, including your current or most recent employer, covering your suitability to work with children and young people.
• An online search of shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
• Verification of relevant qualifications and professional body registration.

By applying, you consent to these checks being carried out as part of the recruitment process.