Practical Skills Personal Development Manager. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

Overview

Practical Skills Personal Development Manager – Health and Social Care

Field-based with travel and may include overnight stays | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care assessor seeking a role where you can focus entirely on supporting learners without the pressure of sourcing them yourself?

At t2 group, we are proud to have been rated \’Good\’ by Ofsted in our recent inspection (September 2024). Join a team committed to delivering high-quality learning and development for the Health & Social Care sector.

Why join us?

Competitive salary + bonus opportunity

Full training and support for unqualified candidates

No learner sourcing required – we provide all learners for you

No sign-up documentation required to complete – focus on coaching and assessing

Who we\\\’re looking for

At t2 group, we refer to our Health & Social Care Assessors as Personal Development Managers, reflecting their vital role in guiding learners through the entire learning journey—providing expert teaching, coaching, and development support to help them succeed.

We have opportunities for Qualified Health & Social Care Practical Skills Personal Development Managers (Assessors):

Qualified Assessors

Salary: Level 3 – £27,000 + bonus opportunity + salary uplift depending on location taking basic to £29K

Salary: Level 5 – £30,000 + bonus opportunity + salary uplift depending on location taking basic to £32,500

Role Purpose:

As a Practical Skills PDM you will be responsible for supporting an allocation of Apprenticeship learners to achieve their Health and Social Care qualifications. You will do this through conducting progressive in-person visits with your learner to complete pre-planned observations using a holistic approach. You will also support with other in-person interventions as required, such as mock Situational Judgement Tests, pre-planned Professional Discussions, invigilation of Functional Skills exams and gaining any other supporting evidence that would support learner progression, as and when required.

You will have a clear set of KPI\’s and will manage your own diary to ensure you achieve these.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with learners and employers to plan practical assessments as and when required in line with the apprenticeship standards.
• Provide clear feedback on knowledge, skills and behaviours as defined in the apprenticeship standards.
• Adhere to Ofsted requirements and best practice for teaching, learning and assessment
• Visit an average of 3 learner per day face-to-face, in person
• Proactively manage learner\’s observation in line with the curriculum approach to ensure they complete within funded programme end dates
• Carrying out observations of learner practice in the workplace
• Supporting learners to achieve their maths and English functional skills
• Supporting learners to successfully pass End Point Assessment
• Adhere to external Awarding Organisation standards and internal quality processes at all times
• Ensure submission and assessment of learner evidence in a timely manner to show learner progression
• Complete and submit associated administration accurately and within expected timescales
• Proactively commit to your own continuing professional development to drive continual improvement
• Share best practice to improve team performance
• Foster a collaborative approach across operational, quality and support teams
• Promote and safeguard learner health and wellbeing
• Recognise, record and report any safeguarding concerns relating to learners, adults at risk or children.

Skills & experience required:

• A passion for education, standards and quality
• Excellent time management, planning and organising skills especially in relation to effective travel to maximise time
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines and targets
• Assertiveness and objection handling skills
• Professional and approachable manner
• Effective communication skills – ability to communicate at all levels
• IT Literate
• Competent in Literacy and Numeracy
• Relevant D32 / D33, A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent qualification
• Ideally you will possess a Health and Social Care Qualification to a level that reflects your occupational competency

Minimum of 2 years\\\’ experience working in Health and Social Care

Benefits of working with t2 group

Mileage and overnight stay costs will be covered

Laptop and mobile phone provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

Christmas & New Year shutdown period

Pension scheme

Specsavers scheme

NUS Discount Card eligibility

£500 employee referral bonus scheme

Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers

Employee well-being and assistance programme

Requirements for the role

Minimum of 2 years\\\’ hands-on experience in the adult or elderly Health & Social Care sector, including expertise in Dementia and Learning Disabilities, at a Senior Carer level or above

Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3 or Level 5

Previous experience in work-based learning or education settings, with an Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, or equivalent)

Ideally hold a Level 3 or higher teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)

Strong English and maths skills, preferably GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, meeting targets and deadlines effectively

Highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, and key stakeholders

Proficient in IT, with the ability to navigate internal systems and confidently use Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business-use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company)

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check & references

t2 group is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner\\\’s and employees. To find out more about our commitment to safeguarding please visit the t2 website

We\\\’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with t2 group.