Passionate about quality in education? Join FuturU as an External Quality Assurer (EQA) and help maintain excellence in Health and Social Care qualifications across multiple centres. 

Job Title:          External Quality Assurer (EQA) – Health and Social Care

Location:          Remote

Contract Type: Freelance / Part-time / Full-time (flexible depending on   

                       organisational needs)

Salary:            Competitive, based on experience and volume of work

Who are Newcross and FuturU?

Today, with technology at the very core of its operations, Newcross is one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary nursing and healthcare staffing solutions with ambitions to become the world’s largest nursing platform. By creating a more dynamic, effective and efficient business model that will revolutionise the experience for both colleagues and clients, Newcross wants to redefine excellence in the healthcare industry and continually disrupt the market. FuturU is the industry-disrupting startup backed by the Directors of Newcross Healthcare.  

We’re on a mission to empower health and social care professionals to achieve their potential through universal access to free education. And we’re doing that by using the latest technologies to enhance learning and development opportunities for healthcare professionals, while enabling health and social care organisations to train their staff faster. FuturU is made up of UK-based educators, trainers, software engineers, product managers, content developers and assessors, and is used by more than 80,000 healthcare professionals in over 20 countries worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced External Quality Assurer (EQA) to support the quality assurance of Health and Social Care qualifications across a range of centres. The EQA will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and consistency of assessment and delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory and awarding body standards.

Key Responsibilities

·       Conduct external quality assurance visits (remote and/or in-person) to approved centres delivering Health and Social Care qualifications.

·       Monitor and evaluate assessment and internal quality assurance practices to ensure they meet required standards.

·       Provide constructive feedback and support to centres to promote continuous improvement.

·       Ensure timely completion of reports and documentation in line with awarding organisation policies.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector developments, qualification frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

·       Participate in standardisation activities and contribute to the development of quality assurance materials and guidance.

·       Act as a point of contact for centres, offering guidance on best practice and compliance.

Essential Criteria

·       Recognised qualification in Health and Social Care (Level 4 or above).

·       Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, D32/33, A1) and Internal Quality Assurance qualification (e.g. IQA, V1, TAQA)

·       External Quality Assurance qualification (eg D35, V2 or TAQA EQA qualification)

·       Experience in assessing and/or quality assuring Health and Social Care qualifications.

·       Strong understanding of Ofqual and awarding body requirements.

·       Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.

·       Ability to work independently and manage a flexible workload.

·       Willingness to travel across the UK as required.

Desirable Criteria

·       Experience working with a range of awarding organisations.

·       Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment (EPA).

·       Experience in digital/remote quality assurance processes.

Benefits: 

·       Pension Scheme

·       Training and Personal Development Support 

·       myHealthPlan: Access to a virtual GP and mental health support through a “Best on class” Colleague Assistance Programme (EAP)

·       Perks at Work: Over 30,000 deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more.

·       Awareness and visibility of FuturU policies, procedures and regulations 

·       Standardisation meetings and activities 

·       Ongoing Supervisions 

·       CPD  

·       Comprehensive onboarding and Training

 Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.