Training Adviser

Peninsula Community Legal Centre; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Training Adviser for the Futureworks programme in Cardigan, supporting 16–19 (expanding to 16–24 from April 2027) to build skills and employability.

You will deliver group sessions and 1:1 coaching, develop learning plans, facilitate work placements and liaise with employers to create positive outcomes. DBS checks and safeguarding are required, with a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people or adults and delivering training or employability programmes.
• Ability to motivate individuals to achieve goals and to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employability, personal development and work-readiness training.
• Provide one-to-one coaching and careers guidance.
• Develop individual learning and action plans.
• Support learners to access and succeed in work placements.
• Build relationships with employers and partner organisations.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Teaching/training qualification

Assessor Award

EWC registration

Job description

Location: Cardigan (covering South Cerdigion and North Pembrokeshire)

Contract: Fixed-Term until 31 March 2027 (annual extension subject to Welsh Government funding)

About the Role

Futureworks is looking for a passionate Training Adviser to support young people aged 16-19 (expanding to 16-24 from April 2027) to develop skills, confidence and employability through the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme and other employability initiatives.

You will deliver engaging group sessions and one-to-one support, helping participants overcome barriers, gain qualifications, improve wellbeing and progress into employment, education or further training. A key part of the role involves preparing learners for work and supporting high-quality work placements that lead to positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver employability, personal development and work-readiness training.
• Provide one-to-one coaching and careers guidance.
• Develop individual learning and action plans.
• Support learners to access and succeed in work placements.
• Build relationships with employers and partner organisations.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

About You

You will have experience of supporting young people or adults, delivering training or employability programmes, and motivating individuals to achieve their goals. Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills are essential.

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Teaching/training qualification.
• Assessor Award.
• EWC registration.

Why Join Futureworks?

At Futureworks, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. If you're passionate about helping people build confidence, gain skills and move into employment, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well‑being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Pembrokeshire County Council,Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP