CIAG Advisor

1 month ago


York, United Kingdom PeoplePlus Full time

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Careers, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) Advisor at HMP Millsike. This position plays a vital role in supporting prisoners on their journey to successful reintegration, from induction through to release. Join us in providing personalised, high-quality CIAG that aligns each prisoner’s skills and ambitions with real-world opportunities like Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL) placements, training, apprenticeships, and employment

Purpose of the role

As a CIAG Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting learners by providing information and advice, ensuring that they are prepared to find and maintain employment opportunities. This is a challenging role however; you will play a huge role by making a difference in people’s lives.

As a CIAG Advisor, you will:

  • Deliver Tailored CIAG Support: Provide 1:1 support at key stages, from induction to release, guiding prisoners in career planning, creating Digital Personal Learning Plans (DPLPs), and helping them prepare for life after release.
  • Promote Job Readiness & Employment Preparation: Lead group sessions on CV writing, interview skills, job applications, and disclosure letters, empowering prisoners to secure and sustain employment.
  • Collaborate with Employment Hub Partners: Work with the Employment Hub and other stakeholders, ensuring prisoners gain access to education, work experience, and training opportunities that boost employability.
  • Facilitate RoTL Placements: Support the Prison Employment Lead in identifying and matching suitable RoTL placements and post-release vacancies to prisoners' career goals, preparing them for meaningful employment.

Requirements

  • IAG qualification at Level 4 or above
  • AET Qualification at Level 3 is desirable
  • Experience in providing career guidance, ideally within criminal justice, education, or employability settings.
  • Exceptional communication, mentoring, and organisational skills.
  • A commitment to rehabilitation and helping individuals achieve their potential.

For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button.