Observation Assessor - Health & Social Care

Description

Job Role: Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care

Location: South West England (Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and surrounding areas)

Salary: up to £37,800+ OTE

Structure:

£33,000 Basic

£400 per month bonus upon achieving 40 observations per month

Additional £10 paid for every observation completed above the 40-target threshold Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm

Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, a full UK drivers license & access to own vehicle is required

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to support apprenticeship delivery across the South West region.

This is a field-based role focused on conducting high-quality workplace observations for learners undertaking Health & Social Care qualifications delivered through City & Guilds.

Working closely with the Performance Development Managers (PDMs), you will provide specialist observation support, helping learners generate the evidence required to successfully progress through their apprenticeship programmes.

Unlike traditional assessor roles, this position carries no learner caseload responsibility, allowing you to focus entirely on workplace observations, learner progression and quality assurance activities.

This role is ideal for an experienced Health & Social Care professional who enjoys travelling, working autonomously, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications through high-quality assessment practice.

Key Responsibilities

Observation & Assessment Delivery

Conduct planned workplace observations for learners undertaking Health & Social Care qualifications up to Level 5

Travel extensively across the South West region to complete face-to-face observations

Work closely alongside Performance Development Managers to support learner progression

Observe learner practice against qualification standards and assessment requirements

Gather high-quality evidence to support achievement of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs)

Provide detailed, constructive and developmental feedback following observations

Ensure observations are completed in line with learner development plans and qualification timelines Quality & Compliance

Ensure all observations meet awarding organisation and qualification requirements

Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and compliance

Complete observation reports and associated administration within required timescales

Contribute to quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Support standardisation and sharing of best practice across the wider team Learner & Employer Engagement

Liaise with employers and learners to arrange and coordinate observations

Build positive relationships with workplace stakeholders

Support learners to understand feedback and developmental actions

Promote a positive learner experience throughout the apprenticeship journey Additional Assessment Support

Support additional learner interventions where required, including:

Professional Discussions

Mock assessments

Preparation for End Point Assessment

Collection of supplementary evidence

Work collaboratively with operational, quality and support teams to maximise learner success Essential Criteria

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care Assessor qualification such as:

TAQA

CAVA

A1

D32/D33

Or equivalent

Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & xjnqpsq Social Care at Senior Carer level or above

Experience conducting workplace observations and assessment activities

Previous apprenticeship assessment experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational and time-management ability

Comfortable travelling extensively throughout the South West region

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Criteria

Experience working with City & Guilds qualifications

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification

Experience supporting apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment preparation

Knowledge of apprenticeship funding and quality requirements Additional Information

Home-based, field-based position

No learner caseload responsibility

Monthly target of 40 observations

Extensive travel throughout the South West region required

Overnight stays may occasionally be required and are fully expensed

Mileage paid at 38p per mile

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities available How to Apply

For more information or to apply for the Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care role, please contact:

Robert Rowe

(phone number removed) / (url removed)

Ad ID: 5418819759