Independent end-point assessor for Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Mental Health Support) (Level 3)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. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with.An independent EPA means that those making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element, and must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.IEAs will meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.Key Accountabilities:Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA 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 decisionsRaise 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 activitiesContribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by Ofqual.Person SpecificationOccupational Profile:Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSW) help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, they carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. SHCSWs provide high quality, compassionate healthcare, following standards, policies or protocols and always acting within the limits of their competence.Mental Health SupportMental Health Support Workers support individuals with mental ill health. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering a range of mental health services. Mental Health Support Workers will support individuals, and their families, at different stages of their illness or recovery by listening, providing emotional support, developing and reviewing plans to meet their needs; observing and reporting changes in their mental and physical well-being; encouraging independence and enabling them to manage their condition and quality of life.Background and Experience (essential):Be occupationally competent in the mental health support fieldBe a registered healthcare professional or have completed a level 5 apprenticeship or regulated occupational competence qualification at level 5 or aboveHold, or be working towards, a formal assessor qualification (e.g. A1, assessor component to TAQA etc)Have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 yearsExperience 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 specialism(s), including maintenance of recent occupational experienceEssential othersOnly 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.Background and Experience (desirable):To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualificationExperience of making grading judgementsRecent DBSKnowledge of prevent and safeguardingSkills and 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 healthcare sectorthe role of the mental health support 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 deadlinesOther requirementsAny applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required softwareHave a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcamHave a personal and secure email accountHave a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of ManHave the right to work in the UK

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