WBTA Wales is a specialist provider of workplace training programs funded by the Welsh Government. The organisation offers a diverse range of qualifications, including Health and Social Care, Childcare, Playwork, Hairdressing, and Barbering. Dedicated to professional development, WBTA Wales supports learners in gaining industry-relevant skills and certifications. The organisation partners with employers to deliver quality training tailored to workforce needs, fostering career growth and development.
Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role for a Health & Social Care Assessor based in Port Talbot. The Assessor will be responsible for supporting and guiding learners in achieving their Health and Social Care qualifications. Key responsibilities include assessing learner progress, delivering training sessions, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate records. Collaboration with employers and learners to meet performance targets and ensure compliance with standards is also required.
Summary Of Position:
The post holder will be required to deliver and assess the above qualifications through WAG funded apprenticeship programmes.All programmes are time bound and require the delivery of frameworks, including the delivery of Essential Skills and/or technical certificates where applicable.
The post will demand a high degree of experience and skills and the ability to work well with others as well as being self motivated and having the ability to work to targets.
Health and safety is important in all aspects of this role and compliance is mandatory. A full description of procedures and policies can be found in the Health & Safety Policy Manual.
This position is dependent on WAG funding and an acceptable case load of candidates. It is the responsibility of the post holder to maintain and canvass for new learners.
Summary Of The Persons The Employee Will Work With:
The post holder will work with different types of people of different ages and backgrounds.
As well as working with learners it will be necessary to liaise with peer tutor/assessors, inside the organisation as well as outside including employers and managers etc.
Some learners may have learning difficulties requiring a high degree of sensitivity.
List Of Key Tasks:
Deliver NVQ Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 through the Foundation Apprentice, Apprenticeship, Advanced Apprenticeship and Higher Apprenticeship Welsh Government programmes.
Carry out induction paperwork
Visit learners at their placements on a monthly basis as a minimum.
Monitor and review learner progress.
Action plan and target learners progression.
Tutor as required to meet the individual needs of each learner.
Assess learner competence.
Complete learners full framework within expected end dates.
Liaise with employers on learner development.
Liaise with the Internal Verifier.
Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times. Staying informed as to relevant skill and qualification levels required for effective performance. Maintain CPD.
Develop self in undertaking the internal verification award in order to cross verify with colleagues.
Manage evolve and bookings for on-line tests.
Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.
Be involved in the appraisal process for development and review.
Canvass for new learners in order to maintain an acceptable case load of learners.
Attend career conventions, schools talks etc.
Ensure that Company policies are observed.
Flexible outlook in order to adapt to the changing needs of the market.The Company retains the right to implement changes to the job description in order to reflect changes in the nature and demands of the post.
Qualifications
Experience in Social Work and Social Services
Strong Interpersonal Skills and Social Support abilities
Expertise in Family Services and working effectively with diverse groups
Ability to mentor and guide learners through qualification processes
Relevant assessing or teaching qualification is highly desirable
Knowledge of Health and Social Care industry standards and regulations is advantageous
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