Residential Child Care Trainer/Coach

Trainer/Skills Coach – Residential Child Care Location: North East Contract: Full Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Home-based working supported, with periodic attendance at the office for team check-ins We are working on behalf of a North East-based learning provider, rated Good by Ofsted, to recruit passionate Trainers/Skills Coaches to join their team. The organisation delivers a wide range of funded programmes and apprenticeships in Residential Child Care, Health, Social Care, Early Years, and Adult Care, including Levels 2–5 and diploma-only courses.Salary & Benefits £28,000–£32,000 25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Mileage paid at 45p per mile Dental cover and wellbeing benefits Standard pension schemeThe Role As a Trainer/Skills Coach, you will manage a maximum caseload of up to 40 learners, including apprentices, diploma learners, bootcamp participants, and short-course learners. You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting Residential Child Care learners to achieve their qualifications, stay engaged, and progress positively. Key Responsibilities Plan, deliver, and assess learning against National Occupational Standards Deliver engaging classroom-based and work-based sessions Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records Complete reviews and update e-portfolios within 48 hours of assessment Support End Point Assessments and examinations Maintain safeguarding, quality, and compliance standards Participate in standardisation meetings, performance reviews, and CPD activities Who We’re Looking For Enthusiastic, learner-focused, and committed to high-quality delivery Minimum Level 3 qualification in Residential Child Care (Level 5 preferred) Extensive experience in Residential Child Care, ideally at Team Leader or Management level Recognised Assessors and Teachers Award desirable (company support provided) Excellent IT skills Own transport and flexibility to travel throughout the North EastThis role is subject to enhanced DBS and employment references. For more information, please contact Simon Atkins on (phone number removed)