Residential Childcare Assessor

Job Role: Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor

Location: South West England (Covering Plymouth, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Bristol and surrounding areas)

Salary: £26,500 – £33,500 per annum

Qualified IQAs considered from £29,000+ plus car allowance

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners working towards Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5.

This hybrid role combines remote delivery with face-to-face learner visits across the South West region, from Plymouth and Portsmouth through to Bristol and the wider West of England area. As a Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor, you will support learners throughout their qualification journey, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed within the residential childcare sector.

You will manage a caseload of learners, providing personalised support from induction through to completion, ensuring a positive, engaging and compliant learning experience that drives achievement and progression.

We are also keen to hear from experienced Residential Childcare professionals, including Deputy Managers, Registered Managers and Senior Practitioners, who are looking to move into training and assessment. Full support can be provided to achieve the required assessor qualification, with salary reflecting experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment across Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5

Support learners through a personalised learning journey from enrolment to completion

Conduct initial assessments and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)

Deliver a blend of remote and face-to-face learning and assessment activity

Support learners to develop occupational competence and professional behaviours Learner Management & Progression

Manage and support a caseload of learners across the South West region

Conduct regular progress reviews and coaching sessions

Motivate learners to achieve timely progression and completion

Work closely with employers and managers to support learner development

Identify and address barriers to achievement Quality, Compliance & Administration

Maintain accurate learner records and e-portfolio documentation

Ensure delivery meets awarding body and funding

requirements

Participate in quality assurance activities and standardisation meetings

Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout delivery

Work towards achievement, retention and timely completion targets Partnership & Employer Engagement

Build positive relationships with employers and workplace managers

Provide guidance on qualification

requirements and learner development

Support employers in creating effective workplace learning opportunities

Promote best practice within Residential Childcare settings   

Essential Criteria

Level 3 qualification (or above) in Residential Childcare

Experience working within Residential Childcare settings

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to manage a learner caseload effectively

Confident using Microsoft Teams and e-portfolio systems

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South West region   

Desirable Criteria

Teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent)

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification

Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications

Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded learning programmes

Experience working within blended or hybrid learning environments   

Training & Development Opportunity

Experienced Residential Childcare professionals without assessor qualifications are encouraged to apply

Full support available to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification

Excellent opportunity for Deputy Managers, Registered Managers and Senior Practitioners looking to move into learning and development

Salary will reflect qualifications and previous delivery experience   

Additional Information

Hybrid role combining remote delivery and learner visits

Travel required across Plymouth, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Bristol and surrounding areas

Learner visits typically conducted monthly, depending on caseload and geography

Role subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks   

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for the Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor role, please contact:

Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)