Vocational Assessor (Health & Social Care) in Watford

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW)

Salary: Up to £36,672.73 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Ditch the Sunday Scaries. Rediscover why you became an Assessor. Looking for a better work-life balance? Maybe you're currently working in a Further Education college, apprenticeship provider or work-based learning. Maybe you're managing an ever-growing caseload. Maybe your evenings are spent chasing portfolio evidence. Maybe you're constantly travelling between employers. If that sounds familiar, we'd love to talk!

At St Elizabeth's, we're offering something genuinely different. No hybrid. No home working. Just genuine face-to-face learning, real relationships, and the opportunity to see the impact of your work every single day.

Instead, you'll enjoy:

• A genuine Monday-Friday role
• Regular 9-5 style working hours
• One permanent workplace
• A supportive Learning & Development team
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with your learners and managers
• A role where quality matters more than volume

If you became an Assessor because you enjoy helping people grow, develop and succeed, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

Here, you'll spend less time chasing evidence and more time coaching people. Less time travelling. More time making a genuine difference. At St Elizabeth's, you'll become part of one organisation rather than supporting dozens of different employers. You'll work alongside colleagues across our education, children's homes, adult residential services and supported living, helping them achieve nationally recognised vocational qualifications that directly improve the lives of the people we support.

You'll know your learners. You'll know their managers. You'll see their confidence grow. You'll watch them develop new skills and progress in their careers. You'll see first-hand the difference your work makes every single day.

About St Elizabeth's: Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside complete with orchard, allotments, plant nursery and chickens, St Elizabeth's is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and other complex conditions. Our integrated services include: Education, Children's Residential Care, Adult Residential Care, Supported Living.

Everything we do is built around four values: Aspirational, Collaborative, Joyful, Compassionate. As we continue to grow and invest in our workforce, we're expanding our Learning & Development team to ensure colleagues receive the highest quality vocational support and assessment.

As a Vocational Assessor, you'll guide learners through their qualification journey, helping them build confidence, competence and professional skills. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing knowledge and competence-based qualifications through workplace observations, professional discussions and portfolio evidence.
• Providing supportive, constructive feedback that helps learners develop.
• Managing your own learner caseload and planning assessments effectively.
• Monitoring learner progress to ensure timely achievement.
• Building positive relationships with managers to support workforce development.
• Maintaining accurate assessment records and awarding body compliance.
• Supporting quality assurance activities.
• Delivering learning sessions where appropriate.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and where you'll spend your time supporting real people in a real working environment.

We'd particularly like to hear from you if you currently work in:

• A Further Education College
• An Independent Training Provider
• Apprenticeships
• Adult Learning
• Learning & Development
• Residential Childcare
• Health & Social Care

If you're looking for greater stability, better work-life balance and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your learners, we'd love to hear from you.

About you:

• Essential: Recognised Assessor qualification (A1, CAVA or equivalent)
• Experience assessing vocational qualifications within Health & Social Care, Residential Childcare or Education
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Ability to confidently assess workplace competence
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage your own caseload
• Passion for developing others

Desirable:

• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to work towards with employer support)
• Experience within residential childcare, specialist education or learning disability services
• Experience delivering training or facilitating learning

We're proud to offer more than just a competitive salary. We're offering a role where you can genuinely switch off at the end of the day and enjoy a healthier work-life balance. You'll enjoy:

• Monday-Friday working
• Regular working hours
• One permanent workplace
• No constant travel between employers
• A supportive and experienced Learning & Development team
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS
• £1,000 Recommend a Friend Scheme (eligible roles)
• Opportunities for progression and ongoing development
• On-site subsidised restaurant and fresh produce from the allotments
• Cooked breakfast Wednesdays!
• Social events
• On-site mental health support
• Genuine community of staff working towards a shared goal

If you're ready to leave behind large caseloads, endless travel and weekend portfolio catch-up, and join an organisation where you can focus on developing people and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications.

Please note that St Elizabeth's is not located on a public transport route, so access to your own transport is essential.

Salary will be offered based on qualifications, experience and skills.

St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Join St Elizabeth's and rediscover why you became an Assessor.