THE DETAILS:
- Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5BF
- Subject: Assessor
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary Type: Annually
- Salary Range: £24,348 - £26,426
- Language: Bilingual
- Closing Date: 03 June, 2022 12:00 PM
This job application date has now expired.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Health and Social Care Assessor
SECTOR: Work-Based Learning
LOCATION: The appointee will be required to be flexible and to work across sites as instructed by their line manager. Weekend and evening work may also be required.
REPORTING TO: Team Leader
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assessment of caseload of WBL Learners
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To work as part of, and contribute to, high performing team.
2. To set and support learners to achieve to the best of their ability and achieve their programme above the national comparator.
3. To contribute positively to the College’s vision, mission, values and Operational Plan.
4. To embrace change, communication, continuous improvement and empowerment, securing motivation, loyalty and the support of colleagues.
5. To be contribute to continually reviewing, improving and optimising the effectiveness and efficiency of your departmental processes.
KEY ROLES
Specific Roles
1. To be accountable for the assessment and progression of a caseload of learners, to achieve the set operational key performance indicators which include the recruitment of learners monitoring of progression and achieving the qualification to meet the contract requirements.
2. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within all areas of the learners’ journey; which includes but not exclusive to health and safety vetting and monitoring, WEST testing, learner sign up and exit paperwork and on programme reviews.
3. Review current performance and provide accurate forecast on performance across to enable you to proactively manage your caseload and resolve issues.
4. To have a detailed knowledge of your sector and remain up to date with industry trends and development to ensure currency of occupational competence.
5. Actively engage with employers whilst on visits to promote work based learning. Follow up leads and enquires in a timely manner.
6. To comply with internal quality assurance and to ensure your practise meets the awarding organisation’s criteria in all areas and action recommendations made by External Verifiers or associated personnel are fully implemented
7. To undertake internal quality assurance (IQA), as outlined by the Awarding Organisation and directed by the Line Manager. These duties include attending QA meetings.
8. To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
9. To actively develop the literacy, numeracy and digital literacy of learners.
10. Work with the College commercial team and employers to target new starts in line with WBL targets reviewed on a regular basis.
11. The above list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as requested by their Line Manager, which could include development of new sectors or delivery of new qualifications.
Generic Roles
1. To represent the College as required in the performance of duties or as directed by your Line Manager.
2. To achieve agreed targets and performance indicators across all areas of responsibility.
3. To adhere to College policies, particularly those relating to equality and diversity.
4. To adhere to Health and Safety and security measures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.
5. To be a role model supporting College values and corporate management.
6. To actively develop yourself through staff development and training activities and to review your own performance and the performance of those who are responsible to you.
6. To undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and duties of the post, as directed by your Line Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND JOB COMPETENCIES
1. Qualifications
1. Appropriate Industry Qualifications
2. Recognized Assessor Qualification (A1/D32/D33)
2. Previous Experience and Job Knowledge
1. Industry Experience required by the awarding organisation to assess the qualifications at the required level.
2. Experience of analysing, using data and reporting on performance.
3. A track record of working collaboratively as part of a team.
3. Skills (Competencies and Aptitudes)
1. A broad based knowledge of IT and competence in the use of relevant IT packages.
2. A proven track record of work towards and achieving targets.
3. Have a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
4. Have an understanding of and a commitment to the equality of opportunities.
5. Good organisational and time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to lead, motivate and individuals to achieve.
7. A flexible approach including cross-campus working and remote working.
8. A positive and dynamic approach to change.
4. Additional Requirements
1. An awareness of current education and work based learning trends.
2. The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
3. The ability to effectively drive as required for the job role, which includes having a valid driving license, own a car and business insurance.
POST: Health and Social Care Assessor
SECTOR: Work-Based Learning
LOCATION: The appointee will be required to be flexible and to work across sites as instructed by their line manager. Weekend and evening work may also be required.
REPORTING TO: Team Leader
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assessment of caseload of WBL Learners
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To work as part of, and contribute to, high performing team.
2. To set and support learners to achieve to the best of their ability and achieve their programme above the national comparator.
3. To contribute positively to the College’s vision, mission, values and Operational Plan.
4. To embrace change, communication, continuous improvement and empowerment, securing motivation, loyalty and the support of colleagues.
5. To be contribute to continually reviewing, improving and optimising the effectiveness and efficiency of your departmental processes.
KEY ROLES
Specific Roles
1. To be accountable for the assessment and progression of a caseload of learners, to achieve the set operational key performance indicators which include the recruitment of learners monitoring of progression and achieving the qualification to meet the contract requirements.
2. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within all areas of the learners’ journey; which includes but not exclusive to health and safety vetting and monitoring, WEST testing, learner sign up and exit paperwork and on programme reviews.
3. Review current performance and provide accurate forecast on performance across to enable you to proactively manage your caseload and resolve issues.
4. To have a detailed knowledge of your sector and remain up to date with industry trends and development to ensure currency of occupational competence.
5. Actively engage with employers whilst on visits to promote work based learning. Follow up leads and enquires in a timely manner.
6. To comply with internal quality assurance and to ensure your practise meets the awarding organisation’s criteria in all areas and action recommendations made by External Verifiers or associated personnel are fully implemented
7. To undertake internal quality assurance (IQA), as outlined by the Awarding Organisation and directed by the Line Manager. These duties include attending QA meetings.
8. To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
9. To actively develop the literacy, numeracy and digital literacy of learners.
10. Work with the College commercial team and employers to target new starts in line with WBL targets reviewed on a regular basis.
11. The above list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as requested by their Line Manager, which could include development of new sectors or delivery of new qualifications.
Generic Roles
1. To represent the College as required in the performance of duties or as directed by your Line Manager.
2. To achieve agreed targets and performance indicators across all areas of responsibility.
3. To adhere to College policies, particularly those relating to equality and diversity.
4. To adhere to Health and Safety and security measures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.
5. To be a role model supporting College values and corporate management.
6. To actively develop yourself through staff development and training activities and to review your own performance and the performance of those who are responsible to you.
6. To undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and duties of the post, as directed by your Line Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND JOB COMPETENCIES
1. Qualifications
1. Appropriate Industry Qualifications
2. Recognized Assessor Qualification (A1/D32/D33)
2. Previous Experience and Job Knowledge
1. Industry Experience required by the awarding organisation to assess the qualifications at the required level.
2. Experience of analysing, using data and reporting on performance.
3. A track record of working collaboratively as part of a team.
3. Skills (Competencies and Aptitudes)
1. A broad based knowledge of IT and competence in the use of relevant IT packages.
2. A proven track record of work towards and achieving targets.
3. Have a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
4. Have an understanding of and a commitment to the equality of opportunities.
5. Good organisational and time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to lead, motivate and individuals to achieve.
7. A flexible approach including cross-campus working and remote working.
8. A positive and dynamic approach to change.
4. Additional Requirements
1. An awareness of current education and work based learning trends.
2. The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
3. The ability to effectively drive as required for the job role, which includes having a valid driving license, own a car and business insurance.