Tutor/Assessor – Social Care

Acorn Training Ltd

. Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and practical learning sessions aligned with the adult care curriculum and industry standards .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCoalville • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,000 - £30,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and delivering engaging training sessions in Health and Social Care, with a strong focus on adult learning principles and diverse learner needs. Proficient in assessing learner competence, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining compliance with sector regulations.

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Level 3 Teaching Learning And Assessment QualificationLevel 3 Health And Social CareExtensive Hands-On Experience In Health And Social CareExcellent Communication And Interpersonal SkillsIT Literacy For Creating Digital Training Resources

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Hard Skills

Face To Face DeliveryAssessment And EvaluationCurriculum DevelopmentHealth And Safety ProtocolsInfection ControlPerson-Centred CareSafeguardingMoving And HandlingWorkplace BehavioursCoaching Or Mentoring

Soft Skills

PatienceAdaptabilityOrganisational SkillsTeamworkProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 4 IQA Or EquivalentL5 Teaching QualificationFirst Aid At Work CertificateIOSH Health And Safety Qualification

Industry Keywords

Adult Care CurriculumDiverse Learner CohortLearner EngagementStakeholder SatisfactionEmployer Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and practical learning sessions aligned with the adult care curriculum and industry standards
Deliver classroom-based training in person-centred care, safeguarding, infection control, moving and handling, communication, and workplace behaviours
Assess learner knowledge and practical competence through observation, written work, and discussions
Provide constructive feedback and set goals for improvement
Adapt delivery for a diverse learner cohort, including learners returning to learning or entering the care sector
Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment
Support learners in developing professionalism, resilience, teamwork, and other transferable skills
Monitor attendance, progress, and achievements and maintain accurate records
Guide learners toward employment, further training, or qualifications
Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners
Keep current with adult care sector developments and educational practices
Meet performance targets for attendance, engagement, progress, completion, achievement, assessment quality, compliance, professional development, and learner or stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Level 3 teaching learning and assessment qualification, such as AET or PTLLS (essential)
Level 3 or higher in Health and Social Care (essential)
Level 3 CAVA or equivalent (essential)
GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics (essential)
Full Driving Licence (essential)
Extensive hands-on experience and a strong track record in the Health and Social Care sector (essential)
Experience in face to face delivery (essential)
Experience of working with adults from diverse backgrounds (essential)
Sound knowledge of health and social care practices, sector regulations, and health and safety protocols (essential)
A strong network within the health and social care sector for potential employer partnerships (essential)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and connect with learners (essential)
Effective organisational skills to plan, prepare, and deliver effective training sessions (essential)
Patience, adaptability, and the ability to tailor teaching, learning and assessment methods to various learning styles (essential)
IT literacy for creating and maintaining digital training resources (essential)
Level 4 IQA or equivalent (desirable)
L5 teaching qualification or willingness to work toward (desirable)
First Aid at Work Certificate (desirable)
IOSH Health and Safety Qualification (desirable)
Previous experience working as a health and social care tutor or in a similar training role (desirable)
Experience in curriculum development and educational material creation (desirable)
Familiarity with local employer needs and care sector recruitment practices (desirable)
Coaching or mentoring experience (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
£500 Recommend a friend scheme