Trainee Assessor – Health & Social Care

Salary: £25,131

Location: Cardiff (Head Office with regional travel)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:30

About the Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a respected training provider to recruit a Trainee Assessor in Health & Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience looking to transition into a training and assessing role.

The organisation offers a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in education and skills.

The Role

As a Trainee Assessor, you will support apprenticeship learners throughout their programme, helping them develop the knowledge and competencies required to achieve their Health & Social Care qualifications.

You will receive support and guidance as you develop your assessing skills, while working closely with learners and employers to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, knowledge and competency-based assessment support
• Manage a caseload of learners, including workplace visits across a regional area
• Support learners through regular interaction, planning, and feedback
• Conduct learner progress reviews and set clear, measurable targets
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Ensure learner progress is accurately recorded and tracked
• Support timely achievement of learner outcomes
• Maintain compliance with internal quality assurance processes
• Plan and manage learner journeys effectively from start to completion

Requirements

Essential:

• Occupational experience within Health & Social Care
• Level 2 and 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (Adults)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to complete a DBS check and relevant registration

Desirable:

• Previous training or assessing experience
• Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, CAVA, A1 or equivalent)
• Welsh language skills

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Healthcare scheme
• 35-hour working week
• Retail and gym discounts
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee recognition programmes
• Structured training and development support

Additional Information

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments can be supported throughout the recruitment process.