Job Coach, Social Work, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational

Join to apply for the Job Coach role at Pembrokeshire County Council
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Grade 6 – £28,142 – £31,022.
Contractual hours: 37 per week.
Basis:
Fixed Term until 30/06/2027.
Job category/type:
Clerical and Administration.
Job reference: REQAA
6862.

Make a difference. Help people transform their futures. Imagine being the reason someone gets their confidence back. Imagine helping someone land their first job in years. As a Job Coach
, you’ll work with people across Ceredigion who have been out of work for a while helping them take real steps toward a brighter future. Futureworks is looking for a motivated and empathetic Job Coach to join our employability team, based in Aberystwyth & Lampeter, supporting people across Ceredigion on their journey back into sustainable employment.

• Work directly with individuals who are long-term unemployed, guiding them through their employment journey
• Provide one-to-one support to overcome personal and practical barriers to employment
• Offer tailored coaching, job search support, confidence building, and re‑training guidance
• Collaborate with local employers, training providers, and other stakeholders to create employment opportunities
• Build strong, positive relationships and act as a trusted, motivational adviser
• Track progress, meet performance targets, and celebrate client successes along the way

• Bilingual fluency in Welsh and English is desirable; you’ll be engaging with individuals and businesses across Ceredigion.
• A strong background in employability, advice and guidance, recruitment, or customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – a natural relationship-builder, motivator, and problem solver.
• A self‑starter with the ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and hit targets.
• A good understanding of the local employment and recruitment landscape, including self‑employment options.

• You’ll need access to your own transport, as the role involves travel throughout Ceredigion and occasionally Pembrokeshire.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Employment Checks – This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where appropriate, personal information may be shared with Cifas for fraud prevention and identity verification.

Safeguarding – Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well‑being.

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