Apprenticeship Skills Coach/Assessor (Level 2 Adult Care Worker and Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker)

Knowledge and experience of delivering and assessing the Level 2 Adult Care Worker and Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standards.

Full-time, Hybrid covering East of England / Southeast area with flexible expected travel to meet the business requirements.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• A dynamic and supportive working environment
• Plus more.

As a Skills Coach / Assessor you will provide a varied programme of delivery in line with the required qualification standards and offer an integrated programme of teaching, training, support, mentoring and development of learners. Coach and assess learners within their workplace with the support of their line manager/mentor to ensure the timely achievement of their Apprenticeship. This role will require travel for direct observations and would be ideally suited to a person situated in the East of England / Southeast; with travel being essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, assess and support apprentices undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Care programmes
• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment both remotely and in the workplace
• Conduct progress reviews and provide constructive feedback to support learner development
• Support apprentices to achieve Functional Skills where required
• Prepare and guide learners towards End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Maintain accurate records in line with quality assurance and compliance requirements
• Build strong relationships with employers to ensure a positive apprenticeship experience

Essential Requirements

• TAQA/CAVA + IQA or equivalent assessor qualification
• Teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS/AET or equivalent)
• Level 3+ Adult Care qualification
• Strong Adult Care sector experience within the last 3 years
• Knowledge of L2/L3 Adult Care standards
• Experience of coaching/mentoring apprentices
• Experience of portfolio-based assessment
• Strong communication, organisation and ICT skills

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK. Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself. All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour online safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

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