Job Introduction
Join Sodexo at HMP Peterborough – Make a Real Impact
Be part of a team where your work has purpose, impact, and meaning. At Sodexo, you’ll belong to a workplace that values your individuality, encourages professional growth, and empowers you to thrive.
Role: Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Tutor – HMP Peterborough
We are seeking a dedicated IAG Tutor to provide careers guidance and support to prisoners, helping them build skills, gain qualifications, and prepare for successful resettlement. Key responsibilities include:
The Ideal Candidate
* Careers Guidance: Deliver tailored information, advice, and guidance to prisoners to enhance employability and personal development.
* Career Pathways: Establish and maintain a Careers Pathway that aligns with education, skills development, and resettlement goals.
* Personal Learning Plans (PLPs): Create, update, and maintain prisoners’ PLPs on Virtual Campus.
* Support Education & Skills: Facilitate access to learning programs, distance learning, and work/skills activities, addressing barriers and encouraging engagement.
* Staff Training & Collaboration: Train prison staff on PLPs and IAG support, collaborating with teaching, custodial, and neurodiversity teams.
* Employability Development: Support prisoners in CV writing, interview preparation, job applications, and communication skills.
The Ideal Candidate
* Level 4 Qualification in Advice and Guidance (working towards Level 5 desirable; training provided for the right candidate)
* Experience working with diverse learners and individuals with varying abilities or additional needs in educational or secure settings
* Skilled in supporting disaffected or challenging individuals
* Able to build strong relationships and liaise effectively with multiple support agencies
* Knowledge of the Justice System and related protocols
* Open-minded, positive, flexible, motivated, and able to inspire and coordinate others
* Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and professional development, including mandatory training and security clearance
* Enhanced Level 2+ DBS check (processed via site VCP)
Package:
* Salary: £29,992.47
* Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
* Extensive benefits including retirement plan, shopping and gym discounts, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and more
Why Sodexo?
Working at Sodexo is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something greater. We are a global leader improving quality of life in 55 countries, serving over 100 million people daily. We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and support individuals to be their best selves. Sodexo is a Disability Confident Leader employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to make a difference at HMP Peterborough?