Residential Childcare (Level 5) Tutor

Overview

Apprentices, Employers, Skills and Training in Greater Manchester

Job Description: Are you an experienced Tutor/Assessor within Residential Childcare or have experience working in a Residential home for Children and Young People? Rochdale Training is seeking a Residential Childcare Development Tutor to join the Childcare Team. You’ll be joining an Ofsted Grade 2 \’Good’ training provider at a time of growth in a supportive environment.

The Role

To plan and deliver Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5 Apprenticeships and embed English and Maths within the delivery. To support learners through their learner journey with pastoral support. Build and maintain effective employer relationships to contribute to the design of the curriculum.

• Analyse learners’ competence through a robust Initial Assessment process, including giving initial advice and guidance.
• Deliver a thorough learner induction covering appeals procedure; standards required; internal and external quality assurance, EPA, equal opportunity, and H&S.
• Ensure learners understand the assessment process, timescales and deadlines, including end point assessment to encourage timely achievement.
• Develop, plan and update schemes of work, lesson plans, resources and off the job training.
• Deliver workshops and one-to-one training as required.
• Produce an individualised training plan with the employer and record monthly activity on OneFile.
• Set and agree assessment plans – evidence collection, integrating/delivering functional skills where appropriate and meeting company procedures.
• Assess skills and behaviours using appropriate assessment methods in line with the scheme of work.
• Teach and assess knowledge through teaching and learning; assist in coordinating learners’ exams.
• Prepare and support learners for end point assessment through regular support and mock assessments.
• Take accountability for your own caseload and report concerns to your line manager promptly for early intervention.
• Identify, implement and review intervention plans to maintain retention and timely submission to EPA Gateway.
• Provide learners with effective career education IAG and track destinations for up to 6 months after course completion.
• Carry out weekly reviews with learners and employers, in person or remotely.
• Respond to feedback from IQAs and other external agencies to develop the curriculum; ensure CPD is updated and attend standardisation meetings.
• Work with the quality department to ensure documentation is compliant with internal and funding rule requirements; maintain confidentiality.
• Promote Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, British Values, Online Safety and Mental Health and Wellbeing.

About you

Skills

• Honesty, integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and resilient
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiastic with the ambition and commitment to deliver
• Tactful and able to deal with difficult situations sensitively
• Exemplary written communication skills

Must Have

• Assessor qualification, or equivalent
• Teaching qualification, or equivalent
• Occupational competence in qualification(s) to be assessed (Essential)
• At least a NVQ L5 or equivalent in the relevant sector (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of teaching, learning assessment processes
• Good communication skills at all levels (Essential)
• Experience of working with young people/adults (Essential)
• Committed to safeguarding/prevent and welfare of all learners (Essential)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours can be flexible.

Employee Benefits

You will have access to the following benefits:

• 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• Life Assurance at 2 times your annual salary
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities

Wage

£28,000 – £32,000 is negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications.

How to apply

For a job specification and application form please email reception@rochdaletraining.co.uk. For an informal discussion, contact Vicki Spencer at 01706 631417. We are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.