Careers Adviser

Nr Arundel | On premise | £25,880 - £31,554 PT (DoE)

Permanent | Part-time | KR1701

This leading not-for-profit organisation provides Prisons Careers Advice service in East Sussex and seeks an experienced **Careers Adviser** to work at HM Prison Ford.

The organisation delivers career information, advice and guidance (IAG) services, supporting prison residents with a structured education pathway, work and training during their stay in custody.

This position is Permanent, Part-time (18.5 hours per week).

HM Prison Ford is a Category D men's prison.

Based at HM Prison Ford, you can motivate and build rapport with individuals from various backgrounds and be non-judgemental. Excellent organisational and communication skills are also essential. This post will involve working with other key prison partners to support residents during the induction process and for the length of their sentences.

A Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is produced for every prison resident, identifying their short, medium, and long-term skills and targets. The individual’s career aspirations and the opportunities for work in their local area will influence this plan.

**Careers Adviser Qualifications and Experience**
- **Qualified Careers Adviser IAG qualification at Level 3 or above**:

- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
- Experience working with offenders in prison or the community
- Awareness of the social and economic issues affecting people

**Careers Adviser Main Responsibilities**:

- Be responsible for delivering a high-quality IAG service in one or more prisons.
- Work with the prison staff to manage, mentor and support a caseload of peer workers to deliver inspirational IAG in both 1:1 and group sessions as required.
- Deliver approximately 25% of the Personal Learning Plans and work to ensure the delivery of the remainder through trained peer workers.
- Coach and support a team of peer workers to ensure effective and high-quality delivery
- Work with the education provider to ensure that all appropriate individuals are supported

**In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits**:

- Competitive salary (depending on experience/ PR for part-time)
- 28-31 days holiday, plus bank holidays (PR)
- Defined contribution pension scheme + Death in service
- Flexible working
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders

**Closing date 28th August 2023**

If your CV shows relevant experience, Kent Recruitment will contact you to discuss the position in more depth.

If you do not have relevant experience, we will inform you of this. We never pass on or sell personal data.