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Children & Young People Assessor

Ocean Park House, Cardiff 37 hours Perm £26,375 rising to £29,540 10/01/25
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If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:  

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Children & Young People Assessor. This role is field-based covering the South Powys area, involves delivering and organising training, assessments, workshops, and blended learning activities to support learners in achieving their Apprenticeship qualifications, including Essential Skills (Eg Literacy and Numeracy).

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Welsh Government, Estyn Common Inspection Framework and ACT standards), manage learner records, and build positive relationships with learners and employers.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. 

We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting learners and making a positive impact on their educational journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team

What we need from you:

  1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Health & Social care sector for Children.
  2. Minimum Level 3 Occupational based qualification or equivalent (CYP)
  3. Good level of IT, literacy, and numeracy
  4. Ability to develop others
  5. Proven track record of meeting targets
  6. Team player with ability to work on own initiative
  7. To uphold ACT values
  8. Self-organised and motivated
  9. Someone who understands the need to build a good rapport with learner and employer
  10. Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Why work for ACT?  

As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.  

If you would like to work for an organisation that holds 3-star accreditation with Best Companies demonstrating extra-ordinary levels of staff engagement, ranked in the Top 100 Most inclusive Workplaces, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last seven consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!  

Our Values:  

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.  

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners

Diversity statement 

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.  

We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements. 

What next?:  

The Advert will close 10th January 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  

Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders) 

An interview process consisting of:  

  1. First stage – interview either face to face or via Teams
  2. Second stage – if successful after the first stage, you will be asked to complete a work based task (for example - a micro teach, presentation or a written task, full details will be provided before interview) 

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.  

If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on recruitment@acttraining.org.uk. 

Safeguarding 

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What you get in return:

  • Excellent professional development opportunities
  • Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
  • E-learning platform available to all staff.
  • Annual salary increases
  • Staff counselling sessions
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Bi-annual performance reviews
  • Staff Council
  • Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
  • Team building days
  • Volunteering days
  • Staff celebration days
  • Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
  • Staff Recognition Awards
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at the heart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, these principles guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Person Specification

What we are looking for

Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ occupational experience of working within a health & social care sector for children.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Minimum Level 3 Occupational based qualification or equivalent (CYP)
Good level of IT, literacy, and numeracy
Assessor Qualification (or willing to work towards)
Skills & Attributes
Ability to develop others
Personal Qualities
Team player with ability to work on own initiative
To uphold ACT values
Self-organised and motivated
Someone who understands the need to build a good rapport with learner and employer
Other
Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.