Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare

Job Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around 42 million per annum we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare The Role:

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of residential childcare professionals

Do you thrive on creating impactful learning experiences

We are seeking a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare to join our team. Youll support apprentices both remotely and within their workplaces and includes all aspects of training assessment adherence to Quality Assurance and regulatory standards using OneFile e-portfolio for planning assessments and feedback. Youll support and motivate a caseload of learners integrating key topics such as safeguarding British values and EDI into your sessions. Youll manage communication with learners and their line managers ensuring progress and implementing action plans as needed.

Wiltshire College & University Centre is the heart of education in Wiltshire. With four main campuses we are committed to providing excellent further and higher education opportunities. Our region is brimming with potential and we are excited to be part of its growth story.

Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare - Key Responsibilities:

As a Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. Here is what you will be doing:

Delivering Excellence

• Deliver high-quality training coaching and mentoring to learners.
• Create engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and drive success.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential.

Building Partnerships

• Forge strong relationships with employers and their learners.
• Be the bridge between industry needs and classroom learning.

Compliance Champion

• Regularly monitor learner environments to ensure safety and adherence to policies.
• Keep up to date with teaching learning and assessment regulations.
• Champion best practices and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Trainer/Assessor in Health and Care You:

We are looking for someone who embodies passion expertise and dedication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a relevant Residential Childcare qualification at Level 3 or a qualification appropriate to this sector.
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (within 6 months of appointment).
• You will have worked in a Residential Childcare position within last 12 months working with children and young people looked after by their local authority.
• You will have supported the families of the children and young people you have cared for including liaising with relevant external agencies.
• This role will require travel around Wiltshire Bristol and may include other residential childcare homes beyond Wiltshires borders.

Motivator

• Enthusiasm motivate students to produce evidence and achieve qualifications.
• Create a safe and inspiring learning environment where growth flourishes.

Team Player

• Thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Support colleagues share ideas and contribute to our collective success.

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.