Children, Young People & Families Assessor
Location: Remote
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Full-time; part-time opportunities may be available)
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 p.a.
About Us
ELA delivers high-quality apprenticeships and short courses, specialising in specific sectors with dedicated Business Units. Our team is passionate about delivering learning that truly makes a difference—not just training for training’s sake.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About the Role
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Qualifications Assessor to join our Learning & Development team. You’ll work collaboratively with learners, employers, and stakeholders to help learners and employees reach their full potential.
You will assess and support adult learners completing qualifications such as:
- TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF)
- Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
- TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (RQF)
This is a blended role—primarily home-based with remote delivery, plus regular workplace visits to support and assess learners.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote ELA’s training and qualifications to employers and learners.
- Enrol learners onto apprenticeships and other qualifications.
- Provide information, advice, guidance, and initial assessments to identify learning needs.
- Ensure ESFA funding compliance, including recording in-learning evidence and Off-the-Job Training Hours via e-portfolio systems.
- Visit learners in the workplace as needed.
- Monitor and record learner progress monthly to ensure timely achievement.
- Deliver engaging teaching and learning for knowledge and functional skills components.
- Mentor and coach learners, addressing barriers to learning.
- Maintain professional development, including undertaking your own qualifications.
- Liaise regularly with your line manager and quality assurance team.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 1 year’s experience in supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
- Experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare (essential).
- Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32, or equivalent).
- Level 2 (or above) in English, Maths, and ICT.
- Experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
- Confident in using Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and e-portfolio platforms (e.g., OneFile, Smart Assessor).
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (AET, PTTLS, or equivalent).
- Additional industry-specific qualifications.
Skills & Attributes
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility and resilience.
- Relationship-building and networking skills.
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
Additional Information
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Satisfactory employment references and enhanced DBS check required.
- Role involves travel to learner workplaces.
Equal Opportunities
You are unique. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Rewards and Benefits
- All staff benefit from 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Staff who have passed 2 years’ service get an additional 2 days leave plus an additional day for every years additional service up to and including 5 years
- Health Insurance all staff have access to the Health Assured Plan
- ELA hold an annual staff conference for all staff from across the country to get together
- Nominations from across the business for any individual that has gone the extra mile in line with ELA Values (monthly), the opportunity to gain a Employee of the Month award
- CPD. Lots of opportunities to gain new skills and progress within ELA
- ELA shuts down for over a week over the festive period so everyone can spend time with their family and friends
Safeguarding
ELA are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Join us and help shape the future for children, young people, and their carers—while advancing your own professional growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period?
- Please tell us how you demonstrate occupational competence for this role?
- Do you have any holidays booked in the next 5 months
- Will you require any aids or adaptations to support you in your work because you have a disability? (If, yes, please explain)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential CYP: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Assessor Qualification (required)
- 2 employer references (required)
- AET or PTTLS certificate (preferred)
- GCSE or Functional skills English and Maths (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in England
