Residential Child Care Trainer/Coach

Trainer/Skills Coach – Residential Child Care
Location: North East
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Home-based working supported, with periodic attendance at the office for team check-ins
We are working on behalf of a North East-based learning provider, rated Good by Ofsted, to recruit passionate Trainers/Skills Coaches to join their team. The organisation delivers a wide range of funded programmes and apprenticeships in Residential Child Care, Health, Social Care, Early Years, and Adult Care, including Levels 2–5 and diploma-only courses.Salary & Benefits

• £28,000–£32,000
• 25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Dental cover and wellbeing benefits
• Standard pension scheme

The Role
As a Trainer/Skills Coach, you will manage a maximum caseload of up to 40 learners, including apprentices, diploma learners, bootcamp participants, and short-course learners. You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting Residential Child Care learners to achieve their qualifications, stay engaged, and progress positively.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess learning against National Occupational Standards
• Deliver engaging classroom-based and work-based sessions
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records
• Complete reviews and update e-portfolios within 48 hours of assessment
• Support End Point Assessments and examinations
• Maintain safeguarding, quality, and compliance standards
• Participate in standardisation meetings, performance reviews, and CPD activities

Who We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, learner-focused, and committed to high-quality delivery
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Residential Child Care (Level 5 preferred)
• Extensive experience in Residential Child Care, ideally at Team Leader or Management level
• Recognised Assessors and Teachers Award desirable (company support provided)
• Excellent IT skills
• Own transport and flexibility to travel throughout the North East

This role is subject to enhanced DBS and employment references.
For more information, please contact Simon Atkins on 07894 752230.