Careers Adviser

5 days ago


Rochester, United Kingdom Kent Recruitment Bureau Full time

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.



  • Rochester, United Kingdom Portafina Full time

    **Are you ready to kickstart your career in the world of financial planning?** We are looking for an individual to join our dynamic team of Trainee Financial Advisers and Financial Advisers. You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. We are open for our clients between 8am to 6pm therefore, you will work 8 hour shift patterns within this...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Harbour Rock Capital Full time

    **Are you ready to kickstart your career in the world of financial planning?** We are looking for an individual to join our dynamic team of Trainee Financial Advisers and Financial Advisers. You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. We are open for our clients between 8am to 6pm therefore, you will work 8 hour shift patterns within this...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom ACS Performance Careers Full time

    ResponsibilitiesCo-ordinate the reduction of our carbon impact through environmentally considerate operations, ensuring compliance and promoting initiatives across our business activities. Adherence to ISO 14001 UK Environmental Standards Compliance. (and other relevant Standards)Serve as the subject matter expert, being the accountable and responsible...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Portafina Investment Management Limited Full time

    Are you a highly motivated people person with an encyclopaedic knowledge of financial regulations? This exciting new role could be for you. With a proven track record in the world of insurance, pensions or investment management, you will have the experience and qualifications to train new IFAs. Your organisational and planning skills will be top draw. And...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Competitive Salary - DOE** **Assistant Procurement Manager** **Mid Kent** **Maternity Cover - 15 months** Fantastic opportunity to join an established and successful FMCG business as Assistant Procurement Manager. The purpose of this role is to support the strategic management of commodity purchases as well as other goods and services through effective...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Experienced Prison Designated Social WorkerWe are seeking an experienced social worker to join our team at HMP Cookham Wood. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,567 per annum and provides opportunities for career advancement in social work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding, child protection, and...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Mcr Property Group Full time

    As a Building Project Coordinator at MCR Property Group, you will be responsible for ensuring the commercial success of assigned projects. This includes advising on the selection of sub-contractors, preparing cost-to-complete forecasts, and managing the final account administration.Internal reporting, cost control, and risk assessment are key aspects of this...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom MCG Healthcare Full time £25

    Nursing Opportunity in Primary CareMCG Healthcare is recruiting for a registered healthcare professional to work in our Kent practice.About the Role:Conduct health assessments, screenings and treatments for patients in accordance with guidelines.Collaborate with GPs to provide high-quality patient care.Advise patients on general healthcare and offer support...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom TPF Recruitment Full time

    TPF Recruitment is supporting a market leading and fast growing chartered accountancy practice in Medway who are seeking a Bookkeeper / Outsourcing Senior to join their team. The role offers the chance to add real value to the clients and use the informationyou create to advise your clients on business strategy and direction. Focused on real time accounting,...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom H&T Pawnbrokers Full time

    **Customer Service / Sales Advisor** **Rochester** H&T began serving communities in London in 1897. Since then we have expanded to become one of the oldest and leading pawnbrokers in the UK. In recent years, H&T has accelerated its development by adding new products and services, expanding the store networkand developing a complete online service. Our...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom H&T Pawnbrokers Full time

    **Ecommerce Customer Service & Sales Advisor** **Rochester** H&T began serving communities in London in 1897. Since then we have expanded to become one of the oldest and leading pawnbrokers in the UK. In recent years, H&T has accelerated its development by adding new products and services, expanding the store networkand developing a complete online...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Join Our Team as an Experienced Prison Social WorkerSanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced social worker to join their team at HMP Cookham Wood. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £44,567 per annum and provides opportunities for career advancement in social work. Key responsibilities include:Providing expert...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewSanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced social worker to join their team at HMP Cookham Wood. As an Experienced Prison Designated Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing expert safeguarding advice and guidance to senior managers.About the RoleThis full-time position offers a salary of up to £44,567 per...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sylvania Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking an Academic Support Specialist to join our team at Sylvania. This is a full-time, 10-month classified position representing the GEAR UP program in Rochester.Key Responsibilities:Support the implementation of the GEAR UP plan by assisting the GEAR UP Advisor with responsibilities such as student support services and case...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    **Job Summary:**We are seeking a highly skilled Automotive Fleet Maintenance Professional to join our busy Service Department in the Rochester area. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of our vehicle maintenance services.**Responsibilities:Professionally...


  • Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom Sylvania Full time

    About the Role:As a Graduate Assistant at Sylvania, you will be responsible for supporting the GEAR UP program in Rochester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team that is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. Our team is committed to providing individualized support to students from low-income families,...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Harbour Rock Capital Full time

    Are you looking for your next step in a challenging and rewarding career? Do you have strong attention to detail with a can-do attitude? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for a Pension Research Executive to join our friendly team based in Medway City Estate. There’s free on-site parking available and we take a hybrid approach to working...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Graduate Civil Engineer** Location: Rochester Salary : £27 000 - £30 000 depending on experience Our client is a well-stablished Multidisciplinary Engineering Consultancy. They are looking for a Civil Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. They work on projects across a variety of sectors providing expertise to projects in areas of Civil,...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Harbour Rock Capital Full time

    **Are you looking for your next step in a challenging and rewarding career? Do you have a strong attention to detail with a can-do attitude? If so, we’d love to hear from you.** We are looking for an experienced Training and Competence Supervisor to join our team based in Medway City Estate, Rochester. There’s free on-site parking available and we take...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Harbour Rock Capital Full time

    Are you looking for your next step in a challenging and rewarding career? Do you have a strong attention to detail with a can-do attitude? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Training and Competence Supervisor to join our team based in Medway City Estate, Rochester. There’s free on-site parking available and we take a...