Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare

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

Location: Campus closest to home location, with travel to all sites.

Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Trainer/Assessor Pay Grade 5 – 13) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience) 

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

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s 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 11,500 students. 

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. You'll 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. You'll support and motivate a caseload of learners, integrating key topics such as safeguarding, British values, and EDI into your sessions. You'll 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 Wiltshire’s 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 children’s 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.

Applications for this role close on the 23rd June 2025.

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, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.