Training Adviser

Job description

Training Adviser (Essential Skills & Employability) - Fixed Term until 31/03/2027 (extension subject to continuation funding)

Futureworks delivers high-quality employability and skills programmes across Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, helping people gain the confidence, qualifications and skills they need to progress into work, further learning and apprenticeships.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Training Adviser to inspire learners and deliver engaging Essential Skills Wales and Employability qualifications. As we prepare for the Welsh Government's new Employability Support Programme from April 2027, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of employability training across the region.

About the role

You'll deliver high-quality, learner-centred teaching in:

• Communication
• Application of Number
• Digital Literacy
• Employability Skills

Working mainly with young people aged 16-19 (expanding to 16-24 from April 2027), you'll help learners develop the literacy, numeracy, digital and workplace skills employers value. You'll create engaging learning experiences, assess progress, support qualification achievement and work closely with employers to prepare learners for sustainable employment.

About you

We're looking for someone with experience of delivering education, training or employability programmes who can motivate learners and build confidence.

You'll ideally have experience of:

• Delivering Essential Skills Wales and/or Employability qualifications
• Teaching literacy, numeracy or digital skills
• Supporting young people or adults facing barriers to learning or employment
• Using digital learning platforms and assessment tools
• Planning engaging, inclusive learning programmes

A teaching qualification, Assessor Award and experience with awarding organisations such as City & Guilds, NCFE or Agored Cymru are desirable.

Essential requirements

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject
• Teaching or training experience
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS clearance

The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable.

Why join Futureworks?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives. You'll help learners gain nationally recognised qualifications, develop confidence and move into employment, apprenticeships or further learning.

If you're passionate about teaching, committed to helping people achieve their potential and want to play a key role in transforming lives through skills and employability, 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. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

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.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

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

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected] .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected] .
• 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.