End Point Assessor

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Adult Care and Lead Adult Worker 2020Independent end-point assessor for Adult Care Worker (Level 2) and Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3)About PearsonPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.Overview Of The Independent End-point Assessor RoleGovernment 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, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions.Key AccountabilitiesTake part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPAMaintain 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 maintainedFollow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAsMaintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomesReport all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministrationEnsure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accuratelySupport Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisionsAllow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangementsRaise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessmentEnsure that any personal actions are completed, as required by PearsonContribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activitiesPerson SpecificationOccupational ProfilesLead Adult Care WorkerA Lead Adult Care Worker will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges.Adult Care WorkerTo work in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges.Background And Experience (essential)Current relevant occupational competence within the workplaceKnowledge and understanding of the adult care sectorQualified with a relevant health and social care qualification at or above the level they are assessing (Level 3 or above for this IEA role)IQA qualified, assessor qualificationExperience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussionsExperience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirementsEvidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialismOnly UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirementsMinimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.Skills & Knowledge (Essential)Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflictsAbility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprenticesSufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the adult care sector and the role of the lead adult care worker and adult care workerIn-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording toolsAbility to assess, free from biasAbility to assess and report risksAbility to meet deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr