Independent end-point assessor for Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Mental Health Support) (Level 3)
Overview of the independent end-point assessor role
Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element and must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.
The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.
Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA for this EPA
Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained
Follow the protocols set out in Pearson's specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs
Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration
Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately
Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by Ofqual.
Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSW) help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, they carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. SHCSWs provide high quality, compassionate healthcare, following standards, policies or protocols and always acting within the limits of their competence. SHCSWs may work in a range of services e.g. hospital, community, health or day case unit, birth centre or midwifery led unit, someone's home, operating theatre, nursing or care home, assessment centre, hospice, school, prison, GP surgery, charity or voluntary organisation; Duties are delegated to the SHCSW in line with care plans. The role is undertaken following a period of experience in healthcare, so they are able to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model. SHCSWs follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers.
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support Workers support individuals with mental ill health. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering a range of mental health services. Mental Health Support Workers will support individuals, and their families, at different stages of their illness or recovery by listening, providing emotional support, developing and reviewing plans to meet their needs; observing and reporting changes in their mental and physical well-being; encouraging independence and enabling them to manage their condition and quality of life. Usually, a Mental Health Support Worker will have to work closely with carers and with other organisations e.g. housing or social care.
Be occupationally competent in the mental health support field
Be a registered healthcare professional or have completed a level 5 apprenticeship or regulated occupational competence qualification at level 5 or above
Hold, or be working towards, a formal assessor qualification (e.g. A1, assessor component to TAQA etc)
Have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years
Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements
Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (with or without a barred list check) that is registered for the update service. Other supporting documents will also be required as evidence. Upon submission of an application, the Associate Recruitment team will be in touch to request DBS evidence and supporting documents. For further information on the DBS requirements please read the attached document titled DBS Guidelines for applicants)
Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.
To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification
Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding
the healthcare sector
the role of the mental health support worker
Ability to assess and report risks
Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
Have a personal and secure email account
Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man
Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
Note: Please indicate your most recent Healthcare experience in Step 4 Occupational. pearson.About Pearson
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