Careers Advisor; CIAG Adviser

We’re hiring a CIAG Adviser for a part‑time position (0.4

FTE, 14.8 hours per week) to join our team at HMP Swalside.

As a CIAG Adviser you will work within prison settings, empowering individuals to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed for a fresh start by providing tailored career coaching, workshops and personalised action plans. This role is an opportunity to transform lives, reduce re‑offending and contribute to stronger communities.

• Manage a prisoner caseload and support the achievement of personal and team targets, including Management Information (PMT) requirements.
• Record all interactions with prisoners on relevant Justice systems, updating case notes and local MI systems.
• Document advice and goals in an agreed Learning and Work Plan with SMART goals and actions.
• Meet and strive to exceed personal performance targets (KPIs) relating to the number of prisoners seen, reviews undertaken and the number of prisoners moving forward in work and/or learning.
• Work flexibly across different prisons to support continuity of service.
• Attend custody meetings and, where required, travel to external events and training to support CPD.

• High level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Accountable for own professional development and willing to undertake necessary training as identified in the Performance Review process.
• Customer/Service User Focus.

Competitive salary range £26,351 to £29,994 P.A. pro‑rata (dependent on experience). Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the option to purchase additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension – 5% Employee, 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3×salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with a wide range of retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Location:

HMP Swalside

Hours:

0.4

FTE – 14.8 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent
Closing Date: 4th August 2026