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Observation Assessor - Health & Social Care

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 37,800 - 37,800 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Role: Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care
 Location: South West England (Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and surrounding areas)
 Salary: up to £37,800+ OTE
 Structure:
  
£33,000 Basic 
£400 per month bonus upon achieving 40 observations per month 
Additional £10 paid for every observation completed above the 40-target threshold  Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
   
 Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, a full UK drivers license & access to own vehicle is required
   
 Role Overview
 We are recruiting an experienced Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to support apprenticeship delivery across the South West region.
 This is a field-based role focused on conducting high-quality workplace observations for learners undertaking Health & Social Care qualifications delivered through City & Guilds.
 Working closely with the Performance Development Managers (PDMs), you will provide specialist observation support, helping learners generate the evidence required to successfully progress through their apprenticeship programmes.
 Unlike traditional assessor roles, this position carries no learner caseload responsibility, allowing you to focus entirely on workplace observations, learner progression and quality assurance activities.
 This role is ideal for an experienced Health & Social Care professional who enjoys travelling, working autonomously, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications through high-quality assessment practice.
   
 Key Responsibilities
   
 Observation & Assessment Delivery
  
Conduct planned workplace observations for learners undertaking Health & Social Care qualifications up to Level 5 
Travel extensively across the South West region to complete face-to-face observations 
Work closely alongside Performance Development Managers to support learner progression  
Observe learner practice against qualification standards and assessment requirements 
Gather high-quality evidence to support achievement of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) 
Provide detailed, constructive and developmental feedback following observations 
Ensure observations are completed in line with learner development plans and qualification timelines  Quality & Compliance
  
Ensure all observations meet awarding organisation and qualification requirements 
Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and compliance 
Complete observation reports and associated administration within required timescales 
Contribute to quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives 
Support standardisation and sharing of best practice across the wider team  Learner & Employer Engagement
  
Liaise with employers and learners to arrange and coordinate observations 
Build positive relationships with workplace stakeholders 
Support learners to understand feedback and developmental actions 
Promote a positive learner experience throughout the apprenticeship journey  Additional Assessment Support
 Support additional learner interventions where required, including:
  
Professional Discussions 
Mock assessments 
Preparation for End Point Assessment 
Collection of supplementary evidence 
Work collaboratively with operational, quality and support teams to maximise learner success  Essential Criteria
  
Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care  Assessor qualification such as:
  
TAQA 
CAVA 
A1 
D32/D33 
Or equivalent
Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & Social Care at Senior Carer level or above 
Experience conducting workplace observations and assessment activities 
Previous apprenticeship assessment experience 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Strong organisational and time-management ability 
Comfortable travelling extensively throughout the South West region 
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle  Desirable Criteria
  
Experience working with City & Guilds qualifications 
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification 
Experience supporting apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment preparation 
Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and quality requirements   Additional Information
  
Home-based, field-based position 
No learner caseload responsibility 
Monthly target of 40 observations 
Extensive travel throughout the South West region required 
Overnight stays may occasionally be required and are fully expensed 
Mileage paid at 38p per mile 
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities available  How to Apply
 For more information or to apply for the Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care role, please contact:
 Robert Rowe 
 (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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