Overview
Health and Social Care Trainer - North Essex. Job reference ECC0-155S. Part-time position (18.5 hours per week) with pro rata pay up to £17,334 per annum. Start date: Immediate. Contract Type: Part-time; Contract Term: Permanent. Application close: 04/08/2026 (Midnight). Interviews: Date TBC.
The successful candidate will deliver training to the health and social care workforce across the North Essex area. They will be a Health and Social Care professional with teaching and assessment qualifications, capable of delivering training up to Level 5. The Health and Social Care curriculum includes Adult Care and Children's Residential Care. This role supports ACL at Essex County Council with growth plans for apprenticeships and employer-based learning.
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is Essex County Council’s provider of lifelong learning opportunities, helping residents gain skills to progress in work, learning and life. The Vocational Trainer delivers engaging, high-quality teaching, training and assessment across a range of vocational areas and qualification levels, supporting learners to achieve recognised standards and positive progression outcomes.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and assessment within a designated vocational area, both in person and online, to ensure learners achieve planned outcomes.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials that reflect sector practice, employer expectations and awarding body criteria to provide relevant and compliant learning experiences. Prepare learners for assessment, ensuring timely completion and achievement of qualifications and professional standards.
- Design and adapt delivery to meet individual learning needs and embed English, maths, digital and employability skills where appropriate to enhance learner capability.
- Use appropriate diagnostic and formative assessment tools to track progress, provide constructive feedback, and support improvement for successful learner outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safeguarding and Prevent, actively promote equality of opportunity and wellbeing across all aspects of service delivery ensuring all staff and learners feel respected, supported and able to thrive to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress and achievement using ACL-approved systems to support monitoring and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to meeting sector requirements and quality assurance standards in line with awarding bodies.
Qualifications / Experience
- Educated to RQF Level 4 or above in a relevant vocational area (or equivalent professional experience).
- Occupationally competent in delivering qualifications up to and including Level 5.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and up-to-date occupational expertise in a relevant vocational field.
- Proven experience in teaching, training or assessing adults or apprentices, preferably in FE or work-based learning, and holding relevant teaching and assessment qualifications.
- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills with the ability to adapt delivery for diverse learner needs.
- Competent in the use of e-learning platforms, digital tools and online delivery methods.
- Commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding and continuous improvement in teaching practice.
About the School / Organisation
Essex County Council (ECC) is a large local authority serving ~2 million residents. The council is pursuing transformation to improve quality and efficiency and supports flexible working arrangements. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks to safeguard children and young people.
Contact: Essex Recruitment Team, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH. Telephone: 0. Email: resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.
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