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Employment & Training Coach

35 Hours per week (Fixed Term – 12 months)

Salary - £33,913 - £35,697

Based in Cardiff

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment & Training Coach to join Cadarn’s housing team on a temporary basis.

About Us

The Cadarn Housing Group is the parent company with Cadwyn Housing Association, Newydd Housing Association, Newydd Maintenance Limited, Living Quarters (Lettings and Sales) Wales Ltd, and Igneous as subsidiaries.

Cadarn Housing Group is the parent of the Group and provides oversight and support services role. Newydd Housing Association is a charitable housing association, that offers nearly 3,000 affordable homes for rent and sale to people where need is at its greatest in Mid and South Wales, working in several local authority areas. Cadwyn Housing Association owns and manages 3,000 homes for affordable rent and low-cost home ownership as well as a range of community regeneration initiatives.

About the role

As an Employment & Training Coach you will provide expert guidance and support to individuals seeking employment, facilitating access to training and job opportunities. The role involves working with tenants to develop tailored employment plans, deliver one-to-one coaching, and collaborate with employers and community partners to enhance job placement outcomes. The role is also key to championing tenants' career development and financial stability, ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to succeed in the job market and sustain occupational contracts.

About you

You will have a good standard of education, knowledge of local and national partnership agencies that support employment and address barriers to sustainable employment and training along with significant experience providing advice and guidance to help individuals progress towards employment and training.

As an Employment & Training Coach, you will need to be compassionate, empathetic and have the necessary people skills to build relationships and put people at ease. Previous experience of completing face to face employability training sessions and personal actions plans is essential along with the skills to manage a caseload, achieve successful outcomes and apply mentoring techniques in a person-centered approach.

A driving license and use of a vehicle is essential for this post. The post is also subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check and a renewal check every three years.

So, if you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, then why not apply?

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

*Please note that we reserve the right to close the role earlier than scheduled if a suitable candidate is found and/or subject to the number of applications received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All Black, Asian and ethnically diverse applicants, LGBTQ+ applicants, candidates with disabilities and tenants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification will be guaranteed an interview.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss your experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Want to know more?

To apply for this job, you will need to complete our short online application form. For further information and to apply online please go to www.cadarn.co.uk/work-for-us

Pay: From £33,913.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF15 7NE