Job Description

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.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,269.00-30,060.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQAA6462