Observation Assessor - Health & Social Care

Job Role: Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care No Caseload | Home-Based | Observation-Focused | Up to £37,800+ OTE Location: South West England (Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and surrounding areas) Salary: £33,000 Basic Salary OTE: Up to £37,800+ per annum Bonus Structure: £400 monthly bonus upon achieving 40 observations Additional £10 per observation above target Uncapped earning potential Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am – 4:45pm Mileage: 38p per mile Expenses: All business mileage, travel and overnight accommodation fully paid    Role Overview: Are you an experienced Health & Social Care Assessor looking for a role without a learner caseload? Or perhaps you're a Level 5 Health & Social Care professional who enjoys assessing practice and supporting learners, but wants to move away from portfolio management and heavy administration? We are recruiting an experienced Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to support apprenticeship learners across the South West region. This is a specialist role focused purely on conducting workplace observations for learners completing City & Guilds Health & Social Care qualifications. Unlike traditional assessor positions, you will not hold a caseload of learners, allowing you to focus entirely on observation activity, evidence gathering and learner progression. Working closely with Performance Development Managers (PDMs), you will play a key role in helping apprentices demonstrate competency and generate high-quality evidence against apprenticeship standards. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a more focused assessment role with excellent work-life balance, autonomy and earning potential.    Why Join Us? Home-based role No learner caseload No portfolio management No end-to-end learner ownership Monday-Friday working pattern Fully expensed travel and overnight stays Mileage paid at 38p per mile City & Guilds delivery Strong OTE and bonus structure Regional field-based role Excellent autonomy and flexibility Long-term career opportunities within apprenticeship delivery    Key Responsibilities: Observation & Assessment Delivery Conduct workplace observations for Health & Social Care learners up to Level 5 Travel throughout the South West region completing face-to-face observations Work alongside Performance Development Managers to support learner progression Observe learners against apprenticeship standards and occupational competency requirements Gather evidence against Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) Produce high-quality observation reports Deliver clear and constructive developmental feedback Quality & Compliance Ensure all observations meet City & Guilds and apprenticeship requirements Maintain accurate assessment documentation Complete reports and administrative activity within required timescales Support consistency and assessment quality across the wider team Maintain compliance with awarding organisation and quality standards Learner & Employer Engagement Liaise with employers to arrange observation activity Build positive working relationships with workplace managers Support learners in understanding feedback and progression requirements Promote a positive learner and employer experience Additional Assessment Activity Where required, support: Professional Discussions Mock End Point Assessment preparation Additional evidence gathering Progression-focused learner interventions    Essential Criteria: Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & Social Care at Senior Carer level or above Previous apprenticeship assessment experience Experience conducting workplace observations Strong communication and report-writing skills Excellent organisational skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Willingness to travel extensively across the South West    Desirable Criteria: Experience working with City & Guilds qualifications IQA qualification Experience supporting End Point Assessment preparation Understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements Experience within adult social care apprenticeship provision    Additional Information: Home-based, field delivery role Monthly target of 40 observations No learner caseload Extensive travel throughout the South West region Occasional overnight stays required Overnight accommodation fully funded 6-month probation period Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities    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)

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