Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care

Salary: £17,129 - £23,864 per annum, pro rata of the full time equivalent (FTE) £28,168 - £39,244 per annum, Trainer/Assessor Grade 5 – 13 (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience) 

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve.  Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.  Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites.  We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years.  Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care - About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in Health and Care to join our team, supporting learners in healthcare and social care environments, including hospitals, surgeries, day clinics and service user’s homes. You'll support learners both remotely and within their workplaces and includes all aspects of training, assessment, adherence to Quality Assurance and regulatory standards. You'll support and motivate a caseload of learners, integrating key topics such as safeguarding, British values, and EDI into your sessions. You'll manage communication with learners and their line managers, ensuring progress and implementing action plans as needed.

Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective training, assessment, and support for apprentices, ensuring completion of qualifications and functional skills.
• Develop individualised Training Plans with apprentices and employers.
• Monitor progress and address barriers to achievement through timely interventions.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and provide feedback to apprentices and employers.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintain compliance with all programme requirements.
• Offer career guidance and support apprentices through their learning journey.
• Promote health and safety and address any workplace concerns.
• Contribute to quality assurance and feedback for continuous improvement.

Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care – You:

We are looking for someone with a strong background in the Health & Care sector who is passionate about passing on knowledge to the next generation. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A proven background in health or care services, ideally with experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate learners.
• A genuine interest in helping others develop the skills they need to succeed in their careers.
• This role will require travel mainly around Wiltshire but will include some travel beyond Wiltshire’s borders.

Essential qualifications:

• A level 3 qualification in Health & Care.
• Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 (GCSE C/4) or equivalent.
• Hold or be willing to work towards Assessors Award (A1 or TDLB 32,33) within 6 months of appointment

Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care -– Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days, pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care -– Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Trainer/Assessor in Health & Care opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located as a downloadable document at the bottom of this page.