DESCRIPTION

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time if we receive suitable applications for the role.
To deliver high-quality teaching, training, coaching, and assessment for learners on a range of Adult Care programmes, including adult learning and Skills Bootcamps. The postholder will support learners to achieve successful outcomes and progression through tailored, engaging, and compliant learning experiences. This includes responsibility for planning, delivery, assessment, and learner support aligned to sector, funding, and awarding organisation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Level 5 in subject sector specialism (essential)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent (essential)
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent (essential)
• GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
• Full, clean driving licence and access to vehicle/business insurance for travel (essential)
• BA in subject sector specialism (desirable)
• Level 4 IQA qualification (desirable)
• Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent (desirable)
• IOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification (desirable)
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive hands-on experience and a strong track record in the Health and Social Care sector (essential)
• Experience in face to face delivery (essential)
• Experience of working with adults from diverse backgrounds (essential)
• Previous experience working as a health and social care tutor or in a similar training role (desirable)
• Experience in curriculum development and educational material creation (desirable)

KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge of health and social care practices, sector regulations, and health and safety protocols (essential)
• A strong network within the health and social care sector for potential employer partnerships (essential)
• Familiarity with local employer needs and care sector recruitment practices (desirable)

SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and connect with learners (essential)
• Effective organisational skills to plan, prepare, and deliver effective training sessions (essential)
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to tailor teaching, learning and assessment methods to various learning styles (essential)
• IT literacy for creating and maintaining digital training resources (essential)
• Coaching or mentoring experience (desirable)
  We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, reasonable adjustments can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
  Please get in contact with recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require, or alternative application methods

• Responsible for an agreed caseload of learners, providing them with high-quality training, coaching, mentoring and assessment to achieve their associated qualifications, in a timely manner.
• Design and deliver individual and group-based learning across a range of delivery models (face-to-face, online, hybrid), ensuring training is aligned to Adult Care sector standards, awarding organisation expectations, adult learning principles and contractual requirements.
• Undertake robust initial assessments to inform personalised learning plans, adapting delivery to meet the needs of adult learners with diverse backgrounds, learning needs, and starting points.
• Plan and sequence training sessions that are learner and employer responsive and progression focused, ensuring learners are equipped with sector-relevant skills to enter or advance in Adult Care employment.
• Collaborate with employers to develop meaningful, outcome-focused training plans and ensure active involvement in supporting learner progress and workplace application of knowledge and skills.
• Provide high-quality IAG throughout the learner journey, including pre-course advice, support with progression planning, and guidance to sustain employment or further learning.
• Ensure that all learners and employers are provided with a comprehensive induction programme, confirming that employers know their roles and responsibilities in the collaborative relationship to support the progress of their learner.
• Develop and implement effective training and learning strategies and activities, including resources to support learners in making progress towards successful completion of their learning programme.
• Provide training, coaching and assessment ensuring training meets standards set by Acorn Training assessments’ that meet the quality standards of Awarding Organisations and ensuring alignment with Ofsted expectations and Adult Care sector standards.
• Plan, record and track Guided Learning Hours, assessment opportunities, and learner progression, maintaining clear records and reporting in line with awarding organisation, funding body and internal audit standards.
• Actively support and encourage the continuous development of learners’ English, maths, and digital skills, and communication skills relevant to Adult Care practice, including maintaining effective relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensure all learners have access to pastoral support, including ensuring a good understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent, Radicalisation, Equality, Diversity and Fundamental British values.
• Organise and plan assessment opportunities and regular review meetings with learners and their employer to set and review targets and progress, and ensure constructive feedback that is developmental, is documented and provided to enhance learners’ progress.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers throughout their programme, ensuring that all learners are aware of Guidance and Wellbeing available to them to support their progress.
• Effectively manage timescales and be clear in setting and agreeing objectives and deadlines, monitoring training and assessment outcomes and achievement.
• Carry out employer health and safety risk assessment reviews, where necessary.
• Maintain an electronic diary of sessions and visits to the learners in their workplaces, ensuring visits and interactions are planned, adhering to the lone working policy.
• Maintain accurate records for all learners in electronic systems, ensuring that all interactions are documented in a timely manner.