Training and Development Coach - Health & Social Care

Training and Development Coach – Health & Social Care

Salary: Up to £34,256.26 per annum (depending on qualification/experience)

Hours: 37 per week

Working Weeks: Full Year

Contract Type: Temporary (Fixed term until 31 January 2027)

Site: Accrington, Lancashire

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4 January 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Our Organisation – This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services, part of East Lancashire Learning Group. Accrington and Rossendale College delivers high‑quality vocational courses and technical training to the communities we serve.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Training and Development Coach to join our supportive Health & Social Care team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference guiding apprentices across Health & Social Care standards (up to Level 3, with Level 5 delivery desirable) as they build rewarding careers.

You will play a key part in delivering engaging, high‑quality training and assessments, supporting apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to excel in their roles and achieve high grades at End Point Assessment. You’ll work closely with employers across Lancashire, supporting their business needs and helping shape a curriculum that reflects the latest developments in the sector.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington but may need to travel across sites.

• Support, coach and assess apprentices through tailored training, workplace visits, and individual feedback.
• Deliver engaging sessions and embed English, maths and personal development into the apprenticeship journey.
• Work in partnership with our Functional Skills and curriculum teams.
• Build strong relationships with employers to enhance apprentice progress and curriculum relevance.
• Ensure timely achievement and preparation for End Point Assessment.

• A qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent), with experience delivering high‑quality apprenticeships in Health & Social Care standards (Level 2‑3 essential; Level 4/5 desirable).
• Relevant occupational qualifications and industry experience.
• A sound understanding of apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment processes and how to support learners to achieve distinction‑level outcomes.
• A strong grasp of quality and compliance requirements, including Ofsted expectations, safeguarding and ESFA funding rules.
• Confidence using digital platforms such as One File and learner management systems to plan, track and enhance learner progress.
• The ability to inspire and support apprentices of all ages, embedding English, maths and personal development into the learning journey.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with employers, colleagues and learners.
• A genuine passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to helping every learner reach their full potential.

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two‑week closure over the Christmas period.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family‑friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long‑service awards.
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites.

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Note: Applicants must receive an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. For further discussion, please contact the HR team.