Careers Adviser

This leading not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Careers Adviser to support the delivery of its Prisons Careers Advice service in Kent.

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

Your Employment & Benefits
- This is a Permanent, Part-Time post (3 days/22.2 hrs per week)
- An annual salary of £24,648 to £30,0004 pro-rata
- 28-31 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme + Death in service
- Flexible working
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders and additional benefits

Based at HMP Elmley and HMP Rochester, you will be able to 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 & Experience
- IAG qualification at Level 3 or above
- Maths and English GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent)
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
- Experience in working with offenders either in prison or in the community
- Experience in working with partners to support customers to succeed/progress
- Experience in supporting, mentoring or managing a team of 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 provided with the service.