Assessor (sessional work) - united kingdom, norwich, norfolk

the location will be attached to a sgt hub in london, midlands, yorkshire, norwich or northern ireland

ref: swa-221

are you a collaborative, target-driven and compassionate individual with a proven record of assessing vocational qualifications to adults facing disadvantage and ability to support people who have multiple and complex needs?

if so, st giles trust is looking for an assessor to join us and, working as part of a larger trainer and assessor team, to provide a quality service to st giles clients, peer advisors and staff while they work towards their level 3 certificate in advice and guidance and other vocational qualifications.

about st giles trust

an ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

about this exciting opportunity

as an assessor, you will work with allocated learners to produce realistic assessment plans, provide one to one support to learners and monitor their progress towards timely completion and certification, plus assess learners using a range of assessment methods appropriate for the vocational qualification assessment criteria.

you will also be expected to liaise with the trust's internal quality assurers to ensure compliance with standards and to attend and participate in internal and external meetings, best practice seminars and continuous professional development opportunities. undertaking the administration necessary for tracking learner progress is an essential part of this role, as is maintaining all records required, including learner portfolios and monitoring systems and providing timely monthly reports on progress.

what we are looking for

proven record of working to targets and recording information to enable effective performance monitoring

experience of assessing learners using an e-portfolio platform such as learning assistant

level 3 certificate in assessing vocational achievement (or equivalent assessor certification)

the ability to support and motivate learners with multiple complex needs

a proven understanding of how to apply a creative approach to assessing

ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods

excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills, both verbal and written

in return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring program, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

for further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the 'apply' button.

closing date: 11pm, sunday 24th july 2022. please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.

st giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the job description for the vacancy.

as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients.

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