End Point Assessor

Location: UK Remote – Please note we currently are able to accept remote workers with full working rights from the UK.

The FuturU EPA team are looking for suitably qualified assessors to join their growing business. You would be responsible for undertaking a learners End point assessment to support the completion of their apprenticeship.

What are the main priorities of the role?

• Assess and document an apprentice’s competence against industry specific standards, within agreed Service Level Agreement (SLAs) and using appropriate technology systems

• Engage in regular training and standardisation activities to ensure a consistent approach to End- Point Assessment

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of FuturU EPA policies and procedures

• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to the occupation in the apprenticeship being assessed.

What does the job involve?

The role of the End- Point Assessor is to conduct assessments. The assessor will grade each assessment against specific criteria and provide detailed feedback to the learner. 

• Deliver quality assessments, in line with the standard

• Conduct any retakes

• Provide detailed feedback on each assessment

• Utilise company technology and platforms to record assessments and interact with learners

• Attend standardisation events to ensure quality, compliance and consistency across the standard being assessed

• Engage with the wider EPA team including Operations and Quality

• Maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders to deliver required SLAs

• Report feedback from customers to identify trends and potential risk

• Identify and escalate potential breach of security or compliance

• Report any issues or complaints to the Senior Management team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Occupational competency in relevant vocational sector NVQ L3 or above, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant occupational experience or professional qualification higher than the level of apprenticeship being assessed

• An understanding of industry requirements including industry bodies 

• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports

• A driving licence and have flexibility to travel across your area if required

• Hold a recognised Assessor qualification

• Educated to GCSE maths/English grade C and above (or equivalent qualification)

• This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS

Skills & Knowledge 

• Knowledge of EPA assessment activities and methodologies

• Understanding of the changes from apprenticeship frameworks to standards and the impact on the learner 

• Understanding of the changes from apprenticeship frameworks to standards and the impact on the provider and how they contract 

• Prioritising and processing large volumes of work whilst maintaining accuracy

• Well organised and able to support multiple team members

• Have excellent time management and organisational skills and are able to work independently

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have an understanding of ‘Trailblazer’ apprenticeships, with specific knowledge about the relevant industry area for the role 

   

Support and Training for End Point Assessors

• Comprehensive induction and training programme for all new End Point Assessors

• Awareness and visibility of FuturU EPA policies, procedures and regulations

• Standardisation meetings and activities

• Ongoing Supervisions

• CPD 

 Rates: £17.24/ hour (Level 2 Adult Care worker, Level 3 Lead adult care worker)

 £25/ hour (Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care, Level 5 Leader in Adult care)

Contract: Guaranteed minimum-hours of at least 337 hours per year.