Were Hiring for a Careers Information Advice and Guidance Adviser to join our team.
As a Careers Information Advice and Guidance Adviser, you will work within prison settings, empowering individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start by providing tailored career coaching, workshops, and personalised action plans.
Your role is to inspire individuals to envision and achieve brighter futures beyond custody, contributing to reduced reoffending and stronger communities.
Location
HMP Long Lartin
Contract and Hours
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary range £26,500 to £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with the following benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* 2 Volunteer Days
* Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer
* Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual Salary review
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a prisoner caseload, supporting the achievement of personal and team targets, including Management Information (PMT) requirements for the contract.
* Record all interactions with prisoners on relevant Justice systems, updating case notes and local MI systems.
* Document advice and goals in an agreed Learning and Work Plan with SMART goals and actions.
* Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets relating to the number of prisoners seen, reviews undertaken and the number of prisoners moving forward in work and/or learning.
* Work flexibly across different prisons to support continuity of service.
* Attend custody meetings and where required travel to external events and training to support CPD.
Skills and Experience
* High level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
* Accountable for own professional development and for undertaking necessary training as identified in the Performance Review process.
* Customer/Service User Focus.
Closing Date
21 May 2026
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