WBL Care Assessor

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to learners in the Health & Social Care sector?

Do you want to use your assessment skills to support apprentices and work-based learners to achieve their potential?

East Sussex College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced WBL Care Assessor to join our team on a temporary basis, providing cover for a period of long-term sickness. Working within our apprenticeship and work-based learning team, you will support learners across the Health & Social Care sector, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to successfully complete their qualifications and End Point Assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assessor with a strong understanding of work-based learning and the Care sector, who is passionate about supporting learners and building strong employer relationships.

This exciting role will include

• Assessing and supporting learners undertaking Care and Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Planning and carrying out effective workplace and remote assessments.
• Monitoring learner progress, providing constructive feedback and helping learners overcome barriers to achievement.
• Working closely with employers and workplace supervisors to ensure learners receive high-quality support throughout their programme.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in Health & Social Care, Care or a related subject.
• Experience of assessing learners in the workplace and/or a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA, A1/D32/D33 (or willingness to work towards one).
• A good understanding of apprenticeship standards and work-based learning programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Closing Date: 10th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

College Location: Eastbourne Campus

Annual Salary: Circa £32,600 FTE

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract until 18/12/2026

In return, we can offer you

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email Sign in to view email. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at Sign in to view email and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.