Optimum Skills are a leading training provider with centres in the North East of England delivering outstanding quality in the field of Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Pre-employment and Commercial Training.

Due to our continued growth we are looking to add to our Construction team with the role of Onsite Assessor. Based onsite with our clients and learners with the occasional work from our brand new Gateshead office.

The construction assessor is responsible for encompassing training, reviewing and monitoring learners within construction from Level Two. You will have an agreed allocated caseload of which learners will be required to complete within an agreed timeframe.

Location: Onsite

Department: Construction

Job Duties:

• Carrying out assessment using a variety of different methods as part of the delivery of, to ensure the successful outcome for the full achievement of the qualification in line with contractual requirements and targets
• Visiting learners in the workplace and delivering teaching & learning in line with the qualification requirements
• Produce monthly progress reports of learners within your caseload.
• Attend and participate in standardisation as planned / or required.
• To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners with whom you come into contact
• Complete all relevant funding documentation and administration tasks to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure that all Equal Opportunities policies and Health & Safety requirements are complied with always, and ensure all learners are given fair access to assessment.

You will need:

• Experience of working in the Drylining/Plastering Industry
• Experience assessing NVQs in Drylining/Plastering
• Experience of teaching/training in a workplace environment
• Full UK driving licence and use of own car, prepared to travel
• Recognised NVQ Assessor Qualification or willingness to work toward
• Vocational qualification to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Special requirements

• References which are satisfactory
• Evidence of qualification certificates
• Be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check

Company Benefits

Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes:

Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.

Claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.

Wellbeing Package which includes:

24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.

Online health and lifestyle analysis.

· Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just East and many more!

· Career progression opportunities.

· Funded training available to all employees.

· Birthday off after 1 year of service.

· Flexi Time.

· Family Fun Days.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Learners are at the center of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Salary: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year (pro rata)

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person