Health and Social Care Tutor - South Yorkshire (Acorn 0640)


Company:	Acorn Training LTD
Salary:	£27,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time if we receive suitable applications for the role.

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.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

Job Benefits

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

Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces

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

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