End Point Assessor - Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) (Derbyshire Area)

End Point Assessor - Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) (Derbyshire Area) Join to apply for the End Point Assessor - Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) (Derbyshire Area) role at Pearson Independent End-Point Assessor for Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) We are accepting applications for this advert forDERBYSHIRE AREA only. Overview Of The Independent End-point Assessor Role The Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. IEAs will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. Key Accountabilities * Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA for this EPA * Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD) * Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained * Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs * Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes * Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration * Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately * Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions * Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment * Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson * Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities * Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by OFQUAL Person Specification Role Profile As a practitioner, you will be working with children, young people and families, including carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives. Background And Experience (essential) * Be occupationally competent of the children, young people and family sector * Have at least 2 years’ experience of competence-based interviewing within the last 5 years * Qualified to at least level 4 in the children, young people and family sector * Qualified in assessment practice, e.g. D33 Assessors qualification, A1 assessors award or TAQA qualification * Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with or without a barred list check) that is registered for the update service. * Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions * Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements * Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism * Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments * Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role. * Only UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirements Background And Experience (desirable) * To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification * Experience of making grading judgements * Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding Skills & Knowledge (Essential) * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts * Flexibility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices * Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of: * Health and Safety requirements in the workplace * industry structure and processes * relevant legal and regulatory frameworks * a range of products and services offered within the industry * systems, tools, equipment, machinery and processes used within relevant roles * In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools * Ability to assess, free from bias * Ability to assess and report risks * Ability to meet deadlines J-18808-Ljbffr