Key Details
Role: Adult Care Trainer & Assessor
Reports to: Healthcare Training Manager
Location: Cornwall
Sector Focus: Healthcare
Salary: £27,250-£28,250 pro-rata; £13.97 – £14.49 per hour
Contract: Starting at 3 days per week with a flexible schedule to suit your availability and the potential to transition into a full-time role
Working hours: 22.5 hours per week
How to apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to tamsin.powell@tftg.org, including ‘Adult Care Trainer & Assessor’ in the subject line.
Role Summary
The Focus Training Group is seeking a qualified, part-time Adult Care Apprenticeship Assessor to deliver Level 2 and Level 3 programmes (essential), with the opportunity to support up to Level 5 (desirable). The successful candidate will be based in our Cornwall centre, supporting learners across Plymouth and Cornwall.
About Focus Training
Focus Training is one of the South West’s leading independent training providers, specialising in apprenticeships and commercial training solutions across four key sectors: Business, Healthcare, Childcare, and Trades – including Electrical, Plumbing & Gas, and Fire & Security. We’re proud to boast some of the highest apprenticeship achievement rates in the region at 72.4% overall, with some of our programmes achieving 100% over the last few years.
With a change of leadership over the last 12 months, we’ve entered a phase of growth in a new direction, keeping that same Focus dedication to quality and customer experience, whilst moving into new markets and regions. This makes it a really exciting time for ambitious and driven new team members to join us, help shape the culture, and build their career with us.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will guide apprenticeship learners throughout their learning journey, providing professional, timely support. The role also includes the delivery of Functional Skills.
Strong IT skills are essential, and previous experience in assessing and training is advantageous. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Adult Care. An assessing or teaching qualification is desirable; however, full training and support can be provided to achieve this. Candidates should also have a minimum of five years’ experience within the sector, along with relevant qualifications.
This role involves travelling to learners’ workplaces for assessments. Flexible or reduced working hours are available, making this position suitable for those seeking school-time or term-time working arrangements.
Driving license and own car essential – Full mileage paid at 45p per mile
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Additional Benefits
- 26 days leave (pro rata) exclusive of Bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking