Location
Coleg Cambria
Application Deadline
Friday, October 17, 2025
Scale Point From
£29,935
Scale Point To
£32,608
Job Profile
Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
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.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…
Role Title: Resilience Coach
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Full time: Fixed Term - 30th June 2026
Salary: £29,935 - £32,608 (this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern)
We currently have a vacancy for a Resilience Coach to work in our Foundation Learning department.
The Resilience Coach will play a key role in enhancing learner engagement, development, and retention within Foundation Learning. This position involves supporting learners to help them engage in their learning and address any barriers hindering active participation.
The individual in this role will manage a bespoke caseload of learners, providing targeted support and coaching, as well as making referrals to counselling services and other external agencies as needed.
Additionally, the Resilience Coach will contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all learners to ensure effective progress towards established learner targets and outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* 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 language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably 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.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave