At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support learners in achieving their Residential Childcare qualifications.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on impactful learning experiences in residential childcare.
- Benefits: Paid volunteering leave, discounts, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible Fridays and a proactive team culture await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 or 5 in Residential Childcare and teaching qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
As a Personal Tutor - Residential Childcare, you will deliver innovative, engaging and impactful learning experiences to a diverse caseload of learners working in residential childcare settings.
Using your industry experience, you'll coach and support learners through their qualifications while working closely with employers to ensure learners receive the best possible development opportunities.
You'll use a variety of teaching methods and digital technologies to bring learning to life, ensuring every learner feels supported, motivated and ready to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Motivate and support learners to achieve their Residential Childcare (CYPF) qualifications
- Deliver engaging teaching and learning sessions using a variety of delivery methods
- Manage and support a caseload of learners, ensuring progress, retention and achievement
- Conduct regular reviews with learners and employers in line with ESFA and learner journey requirements
- Provide constructive and impactful feedback to support learner development
- Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA) ensuring portfolios are complete and learners feel confident
- Use digital learning resources and platforms to support off‑job and workplace training
- Identify and remove barriers to learning, supporting learners to stay on track
- Promote progression opportunities for learners to continue developing their careers
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with internal processes and funding requirements
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare
- Residential Childcare Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification (AET, CET, PTTLS or equivalent) or willingness to acquire GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade A‑C)
- Experience working within a Residential Childcare / CYPF setting (ideally at a supervisory or managerial level)
- Experience delivering training, coaching, or teaching to learners in the sector
- Experience managing learner caseloads and supporting achievement
- Ability to engage, motivate and influence learners from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent and the apprenticeship landscape
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines and targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organisational ability
- Self‑motivated with a proactive approach
- Solution‑focused with a positive, adaptable mindset
- Passion for inspiring learners and helping them succeed
- Access to a car and ability to travel for learner observations, team meetings and 1:1s
Benefits
- Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
- Recognition and long service awards to celebrate colleagues
- Perkbox – a suite of discounts, lifestyle benefits and wellness tool
- 3% matched Employer Pension contribution
- In person team meetings and 1:1s
- Enhanced Maternity leave after 2 years of service
- Income protection and Life Assurance
- Colleague incentive scheme – benefit £500 for referring great people
- CPD and training opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme, with a dedicated People Team to support all colleagues
- Flexible Friday finish at 4pm
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Personal Tutor - Residential Childcare - Cambridge in Newtown employer: Paragon Skills
Paragon Skills is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where education and personal development are at the forefront. With flexible working options and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join us in Berkshire, where your contributions are valued and rewarded, and take advantage of our comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.
