Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Young Persons' Smoking Prevention Trainer to join the Health Improvement Division within Public Health Wales.
The role is to provide maternity cover for a period of 10 months (office base in Cardiff). From 17 February 2025 - 19 December 2025
Main duties of the job
You will be an enthusiastic individual with relevant skills and experience in working with young people. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of a health improvement programme delivered to pupils in targeted secondary schools in Wales. You will be able to use your excellent communication and team working skills to engage positively with young people around a complex subject, work as a team with other trainers and develop positive relationships with partner schools.
A Smoking Prevention Trainer is a very rewarding role. As the role is delivery facing it does require flexibility including the ability to commit to early start times on delivery days and the ability and willingness to travel long distances, including with some overnight stays, to deliver training programmes to target schools across Wales (travel and subsistence costs are reimbursable).
If you are a self-motivated individual, with the ability to enthuse and engage young people, we are keen to hear from you.
Appointment will be subject to an Advanced DBS check.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in education, training or youth work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of event management or training course management/administration or delivery
- Experience of working with young people and with schools
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of policy and practice relating to schools, young people or education
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel around Wales; deliver training programmes maintaining concentration and high levels of engagement all day.
- Ability to move and handle equipment from base to site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in education, training or youth work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of event management or training course management/administration or delivery
- Experience of working with young people and with schools
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of policy and practice relating to schools, young people or education
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel around Wales; deliver training programmes maintaining concentration and high levels of engagement all day.
- Ability to move and handle equipment from base to site.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
