The post sits in the Health and Social Care department at Sandwell College and is fixed-term. It centres on assessing learners in the workplace and guiding their caseloads towards qualification achievement. The role also covers work-readiness sessions linked to employer placements and pre-placement checks, including enhanced DBS applications, with regular meetings across the college's campus bases. Applicants need an assessor qualification such as D32/33 or A1 and a full UK driving licence.
What the job involves
- Support a caseload of learners through regular meetings to evidence their learning
- Deliver assessment techniques in the workplace and within the qualification, leading to timely achievements
- Judge whether learner evidence meets qualification and unit standards
- Deliver targeted work-readiness sessions linked to employer placements
- Administer pre-placement checks, including facilitating and monitoring enhanced DBS applications
- Attend regular campus-based meetings with the Health and Social Care team to ensure standardisation
- Keep own professional development up to date to assess modern qualifications, including T-Levels and TOQs
- Maintain knowledge of Health and Social Care qualification frameworks and assessment standards
- Keep accurate academic and administrative records in line with quality assurance procedures
- Liaise with employers, learners, colleagues and external stakeholders to support progress
- Work with the Head of Section and curriculum team on developing the provision
Qualifications
- Relevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above
- Assessor qualification such as D32/33, A1 or equivalent
- Teaching qualification such as PTLLS or CTLLS, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one
Experience
- Experience assessing and training within the Health and Social Care sector
- Experience working within the Health and Social Care industry
- Experience managing caseloads of learners or candidates
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Nice to have
- D34/V1 qualification or equivalent
What’s offered
- 35-50 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas
- Employer pension contribution of 21.5% for non-teaching roles
- Development days, career pathways and talent schemes
- Confidential counselling and wellbeing platforms
- Free flu vaccine
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym facilities on campus or discounted local gym rates
- Discounts on onsite services, high street brands and travel
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
