Residential Childcare Assessor

As a Residential Childcare Development Coach you will be delivering and facilitating teaching, training, coaching and mentoring apprentices. The apprenticeship standard you will be delivering is Children, Young People and Families Practitioner‑Residential Pathway.

• Lead a caseload of learners to support them to achieve their apprenticeship with monthly teaching sessions using a blended delivery approach.
• Observe, review and provide feedback on evidence produced by learners throughout their apprenticeship, to support completion of work‑based modules and the end‑point assessment (EPA).
• Support learners to achieve their Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths if they do not hold these on entry.
• Identify and support learners with additional learning needs.

You’ll be joining a leading national training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, working in a fun and supportive environment in an organisation with a strong focus on people and culture. Expect regular catch‑ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post and company‑wide social events – we’re a friendly bunch.

• Hold a minimum qualification of Level 5 in Residential Childcare/CYP.
• Hold GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths & English or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in a residential home for children.
• Desirable – assessing qualification (CAVA/D23/A1) or willing to work towards obtaining one.
• Desirable – teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, or equivalent) or willing to work towards obtaining one.

The Childcare Company is part of Impact Futures Group, one of the UK's largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 ‘Good’ accreditation, and learner‑centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey.

• We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider.
• We have been awarded a prestigious 2‑star accreditation for being an outstanding company to work for.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Location:

Croydon, London. Annual salary £30,000 – £37,000, depending on qualifications and experience, plus up to £10,000 bonus on top.

• Birthday day off
• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Christmas shut‑down with three days paid leave
• Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
• Wellbeing day
• Volunteer day
• Enhanced sick pay
• BUPA healthcare cashback plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and grandparent paid leave
• Bereavement paid leave
• Life assurance
• Refer a friend bonus £1,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Electric car scheme
• 3 % pension contribution using NEST
• Shopping discount & cash‑back platform
• Employee financial wellbeing support
• Employee assistance helpline
• Company events and social gatherings
• Appreciation gifts

This role is hybrid, blending working from home with occasional travel to visit learners for progress reviews and additional tutoring within and around your area.

Do you have managerial experience of working in a residential home for children and young people? Would you like to take part in training and developing the next generation of superstar practitioners?

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The Childcare Company – Wednesday, 25 February 2026.