WHAT WE DO:

At Kisimul we’re dedicated to helping the people we support expand their life skills, abilities and experiences as part of our therapeutic community and meaningful life delivery model. Our ethos is to put individual needs, values, aspirations and outcomes at the centre of everything we do providing holistic care and lifelong learning in a nurturing, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development

ABOUT THE ROLE

To manage a caseload of learners undertaking the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare. Providing advice, guidance and support and completing fair and reliable assessment of knowledge skills and performance against occupational standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and agree assessment plans for each learner in accordance with the award assessment strategy.
• Maintain regular contact and on-site visits with learners
• Undertake workplace assessment against occupational standards using a variety of methods including direct observation.
• Mentor learners throughout the programme and assist with development of a portfolio of evidence.
• Prepare learning materials and deliver portfolio workshops.
• Plan and implement learner progress reviews in line with assessment centre requirements.
• Act as an ambassador for the learning and development team, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure learner outcomes are met and manage any concerns in a timely manner.
• Complete all necessary documentation to the standard required and maintain accurate records on VQM, ensuring timelines are met.
• Attend networking and standardisation meetings to ensure awareness of current developments in own subject area and maintain occupational competence.
• Maintain a record of own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in compliance with internal and external verification requirements.
• Work within the Kisimul Group policies and procedures and other appropriate awarding bodies /Assessment centre quality assurance systems.
• Provide support for the development, delivery and evaluation of face to face training programmes if required.
• Undertake any other reasonable activity suited to your qualifications and experience as requested by the Learning and Development Manager

ESSENTIALS FOR THE ROLE

• Level 3 Trainer/ Learning and Development Qualification.
• Assessor Award.
• Sector relevant qualification e.g., Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Relevant work-based experience within residential childcare and/or supporting children/adults with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Experience of working in a learning and development environment with responsibility for development, delivery and evaluation of face to face training programmes and supporting learners to achieve vocational qualifications.
• Experience working at a supervisory level
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory regulations and frameworks within health and social care.
• Comprehensive understanding of vocational qualifications and quality frameworks
• Ability to problem solve and provide workable solutions
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theories.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across services and departments building effective working relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office/365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office/365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Understanding of and commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• A valid driving licence and access to a car is required with the ability to travel to various service locations.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of learners within care and education services which may require working outside of typical office hours at times.