Custody Careers Advisor; CIAG

In Custody Careers Advisor (CIAG)

Ingeus, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location:

HMP Wealstun

Salary: £26,227.50 per annum

Contract:

Full Time Permanent (Job share would be considered)

We are looking for a dedicated Careers Information Advice and Guidance Advisor to support individuals inside a custodial setting by providing tailored career advice, guidance, and support. This role aims to empower prisoners to identify their career aspirations, develop their skills, and leverage their strengths to prepare for successful reintegration.

• Facilitate engaging sessions to groups of participants on employability skills, career planning and disclosure; ensure goals are realistic and consider barriers due to convictions.
• Build genuine, trusting, and non-judgemental relationships with participants and create a safe space for personal growth.
• Engage with prison education departments, training providers, employers and probation services to create employment pathways.
• Conduct one-to-one assessments to identify prisoners’ skills, aspirations and training needs; develop a Prisoner Learning Plan (PLP) and manage caseload to meet sustained employment, training, education and completion outcomes.
• Work towards agreed KPIs and targets, ensuring quality assurance standards are met.

• Career Guidance Experience or IAG qualification; experience advising on career choices, apprenticeships or training journeys.
• Strong communication skills: ability to engage, motivate, persuade and listen.
• IT and administrative skills: meticulous record keeping to measure progress and ensure effective interventions.

Applicants must have an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS EL1 vetting. Background checks will be completed before working.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAP Support programme with 24/7 availability, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year.
• Eyecare vouchers for glasses or eye care.
• Online Shopping discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
• Long service awards.
• Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
• Opportunity to purchase additional benefits such as critical illness cover and dental insurance.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Administration of Justice

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments.

If you think you have what it takes, apply today. The role may close early if enough applications are received.