Resilience Coach JGW

Job Description and Person Specification

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Resilience Coach JGW+

Yale

Full time:
Fixed term - 3rd July 2026

£31,132 - £33,912 (pro rata)

We currently have a vacancy for a Resilience Coach to work in our Jobs Growth Wales+ department.

The Resilience Coach will play a key role in enhancing learner engagement and development within Jobs Growth Wales+. This position involves supporting learners to settle into their learning and identifying and addressing any barriers which may hinder active participation. Responsibilities also encompass the seamless integration of all learners onto the JGW+ programme across the three available strands, which involves initial meetings with prospective learners and the completion of formal inductions.

They will manage a specific identified caseload of learners across Wrexham (including subcontractors) providing appropriate pastoral support and coaching; signposting them where appropriate to other organisations to ensure they do not become NEET.

Additionally, the Resilience Coach will contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all learners to ensure effective progress towards established learner targets and outcomes.

• Level 3 in Advice & Guidance
• Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards
• Experience of working with 16-18 year olds
• Experience of working with disaffected youth/ NEETs
• Good knowledge of agencies involved in the support of young people in NE Wales
• Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required
• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience in order to cope with a range of difficult situations
• Empathy with deal with young people
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check
, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions
, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

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