Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government, delivers essential, all age, independent and impartial careers guidance and coaching services across Wales, including through the Working Wales programme.

As a nation, we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce leads to better decision making, greater creativity, stronger teams and happier workplaces – and most importantly, it’s the right thing to do. Our commitment to diversity helps us continue to provide excellent public services and ensures our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Vacancies – Careers/Trainee Careers Advisers

Full time (37 hours) roles available across the whole of North Wales.

• Careers Adviser salary: £32,262 – £37,330 (starting at £32,262).
• Trainee Careers Adviser salary: £30,993.
• Welsh language skills: Essential, skill levels either Foundation/Intermediate or Advanced (see below).

Are you someone who can…

• Inspire and motivate young people and adults to take positive steps towards achieving their ambitions?
• Contribute to the development of skills and the future economic success of Wales?
• Work within a modern, innovative national organisation where you can genuinely make a difference?

Careers Wales provides an all age guidance service. Our Services to Young People team supports learners in education, while our Working Wales team works with customers in the labour market. As the only national organisation offering impartial careers information, advice and guidance in Wales, our advisers are passionate about helping individuals realise their potential.

About the Roles

Wrexham and Queensferry/Flintshire, Working Wales Team

Minimum Foundation/Intermediate Welsh Language Skills required

You will support young people and adults to enter or re-enter the labour market through assessment, guidance and tailored support. This includes working with individuals who are unemployed (short or long term), economically inactive, experiencing health or disability related barriers, or seeking a career change.

You will also collaborate with a wide range of local and national partners such as training providers, Jobcentre Plus, prisons, youth offending teams, employers and other organisations to help customers progress into education, training or sustained employment.

Advisers use a variety of tools and approaches, including one to one support, group employability sessions and presentations using digital technologies.

Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy or Denbighshire, Services to Young People Team

Proficient Welsh Language Skills required

These roles focus on preparing young people for key transitions in their education and future careers. You will work across mainstream schools, special schools, FE colleges and with those educated outside mainstream settings.

We particularly welcome applications from those with experience in:

• Education or training organisations
• Health, social care or disability support
• Supporting adults returning to the labour market
• Working with diverse ethnic minority communities, asylum seekers or refugees
• Working in a prison setting

General Information

• Advisers/Trainees must have suitable transport to fulfil their duties and attend learning and development events in Wales and occasionally the UK.
• Careers Adviser applicants must hold the QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent) and be eligible for the CDI Register of Practitioners.
• Trainee Careers Advisers must hold a degree (or equivalent) and will complete the Level 6 Diploma as part of the role.
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required.

Welsh Language Skills Level Descriptors

Foundation/Intermediate: You’ll be able to understand and communicate clearly on everyday and work-related topics, hold engaging conversations, and explain ideas, experiences, and plans with confidence. You should also be able to read straightforward work communications and write short informal notes.

Proficient: You can understand what you hear or read fluently, communicate fluently on complex topics, and lead or contribute to discussions. You can summarise information from different sources and adapt your style for different audiences and settings. You are able to work on a professional level in Welsh.

Application Process

Full job descriptions and application forms are available at Vacancies – Careers Wales (gov.wales).

• Application deadline: Sunday 10th May 2026 (midnight)
• Assessment Centre: 8th or 9th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
• Interviews: Between 15th and 26th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

We do not accept CVs. Applications in Welsh or English are welcome, and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

Equality Statement

We are committed to ensuring no applicant receives less favourable treatment based on age, disability, gender identity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status, economic status or sexual orientation. We promote a workplace free from discrimination, treating everyone with dignity and respect throughout recruitment and employment.