Health and Social Care Tutor

As a Health and Social Care Tutor, you will deliver high-quality, face-to-face learning programmes that prepare adult learners for careers in the adult social care sector. These programmes focus on equipping learners with sector-relevant knowledge, hands-on practical skills, and the confidence needed to start or advance in their careers in care.

You will play a vital role in shaping learners' experiences by developing their core competencies, raising aspirations, and supporting their progression into sustainable employment. Your professional insight, inclusive teaching style, and learner-centred approach will be key to their success.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and practical learning sessions aligned with the adult care curriculum and industry standards
• Deliver classroom-based training in key areas such as person-centred care, safeguarding, infection control, moving and handling, communication, and workplace behaviours
• Assess learner knowledge and practical competence through observation, written work, and discussions, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for improvement
• Adapt delivery to meet the needs of a diverse learner cohort, including those returning to learning or entering the care sector for the first time
• Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment that supports learner confidence and participation
• Support learners in developing the behaviours, attitudes, and transferable skills valued by employers (e.g., professionalism, resilience, teamwork)
• Monitor learner attendance, progress, and achievements, maintaining accurate and timely records in line with quality assurance standards
• Guide learners toward employment, further training, or qualifications, supporting their transition into or progression within the adult care sector
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to maintain high-quality delivery and learner support
• Keep up to date with developments in the adult care sector and relevant educational practices to ensure effective and current delivery

Key Performance Indicators

• High levels of learner attendance and engagement in sessions
• High levels of learner progress from their starting point
• High completion and achievement rates
• Consistently good or better teaching, learning and assessment practice
• Timely and accurate assessment decisions and feedback
• Adherence to curriculum requirements and quality standards
• Collaboration and teamwork with colleagues
• Compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Professional development and continuous improvement
• High levels of learner and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications and specific training

• Minimum Level 3 teaching learning and assessment qualification, such as AET or PTLLS (essential)
• Level 3 or higher in Health and Social Care (essential)
• Level 3 CAVA or equivalent (essential)
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics (essential)
• Full Driving Licence (essential)
• Level 4 IQA or equivalent (desirable)
• L5 teaching qualification or willingness to work toward (desirable)
• First Aid at Work Certificate (desirable)
• IOSH Health and Safety Qualification (desirable)

Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience and a strong track record in the Health and Social Care sector (essential)
• Experience in face to face delivery (essential)
• Experience of working with adults from diverse backgrounds (essential)
• Previous experience working as a health and social care tutor or in a similar training role (desirable)
• Experience in curriculum development and educational material creation (desirable)

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of health and social care practices, sector regulations, and health and safety protocols (essential)
• A strong network within the health and social care sector for potential employer partnerships (essential)
• Familiarity with local employer needs and care sector recruitment practices (desirable)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and connect with learners (essential)
• Effective organisational skills to plan, prepare, and deliver effective training sessions (essential)
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to tailor teaching, learning and assessment methods to various learning styles (essential)
• IT literacy for creating and maintaining digital training resources (essential
• Coaching or mentoring experience (desirable)

Please get in contact with recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require, or alternative application methods

• Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
• Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
• Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
• Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
• Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
• £500 Recommend a friend scheme