Job Description

Salary

Grade 6 - 27,269 - 30,060

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6462

Skills Adviser - Inspiring Futures

Currently funded to 31/12/2025 (extension subject to further funding)



Futureworks is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Skills Adviser to join the Inspiring Futures project, a bespoke taught preparation for work and work experience initiative being delivered to enhance the employability of young people in Pembrokeshire.



The successful candidate will be passionate about empowering young people in their transition to the workforce and will play a pivotal role in enhancing existing work experience offerings, focusing on employability skills, work placements, and building crucial partnerships with local organisations and employers.



The project is designed to enhance the employability and transferable skills of both:
School based Year 11-13 pupils (15-18 year olds) transitioning to the post-16 world of work or work focused learning and 19-24 year old young people who are NEET who have found it difficult to enter the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of Employability and Transferable Skills Course: Design and deliver an interactive and engaging courses focusing on key employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time-management, professionalism, networking, and job search skills. Including the accreditation of vocational skills.



Collaborate with partners to tailor the course to meet the specific needs of their groups. Conduct external visits 'insight experiences' to employers and businesses, providing young people with valuable insights and experiences.



Supporting Careers Advice: Collaborate with Careers Wales Careers Advisers to provide specialist careers advice and guidance to young people. Establish a pathway for young people to access face-to-face careers advice. Assist individuals in exploring career options, developing career plans, identifying necessary skills, and providing effective job search strategies.



Work Experience Coordination: Work closely with the project's Employer Liaison and Work Placement Officer contributing to identifying potential employers and build partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organisations, and government agencies willing to participate in the work placement scheme. Develop eligibility criteria for participating young people and establish a schedule for the work experience programme.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in careers guidance, teaching, or a related field. Previous experience delivering employability skills courses and coordinating work experience programmes. Experience of accrediting vocational qualifications. Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young people in their transition to the post-16 world of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with young people, employers, and school staff/partner providers effectively.

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.

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 hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. 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.