Career Advisor

Get Set UK for transforming lives through career guidance

At Get Set UK, we believe in second chances and real opportunities. If you're passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives, this role is your chance to make an impact where it truly matters. As a Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance (CIAG) Advisor, you will work inside prison settings, helping individuals develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start.

Through tailored career coaching, employability workshops, and personalised action plans, you'll inspire individuals to create brighter futures beyond custody. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to change lives, reduce re‑offending, and help build stronger communities. If you're looking for purpose, challenge, and a role that makes a tangible difference, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Provide one‑to‑one careers advice, skills coaching, and employability support to individuals in custody, ensuring they have meaningful pathways to employment, training, or further education upon release.
• Deliver engaging workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, financial literacy, digital skills, and other employability topics.
• Help individuals secure Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL) placements, apprenticeships, and further education opportunities.
• Address barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, housing support, and financial wellbeing.
• Collaborate with prison staff, training providers, local authorities, and employers to enhance career opportunities.
• Maintain strict adherence to prison security protocols, safeguarding policies, and data protection regulations.

• Essential: Level 3 or higher in Careers Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) (or willingness to work towards Level
  4).
• Experience in employability coaching, careers guidance, or offender rehabilitation.
• Ability to deliver engaging workshops and one‑to‑one career coaching.
• Understanding of safeguarding, prison security, and compliance requirements.

• Desirable: Training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma‑Informed Practice, or Neurodiversity Awareness.
• Knowledge of housing applications, benefits systems, or financial support for ex‑offenders.
• Experience working in secure or criminal justice environments.

• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Prison Vetting & Clearance – comprehensive security checks including employment history and criminal record assessment.

Due to the extensive vetting process, we are hiring in advance for upcoming roles. Successful applicants will be kept informed throughout the process.

• Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
• Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
• Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
• An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
• Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.

Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We do not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team.