At a Glance
- Tasks: Support prisoners in their journey to successful reintegration through tailored career guidance.
- Company: HMP Millsike, dedicated to rehabilitation and personal development.
- Benefits: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on impactful change and personal growth.
- Why this job: Empower individuals to achieve their potential and secure meaningful employment.
- Qualifications: IAG qualification at Level 4 and experience in career guidance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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 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.
Career, Information Advice & Guidance Advisor employer: PeoplePlus
Join us as an Education Manager in a transformative role where your leadership will directly impact the lives of learners within a prison setting. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring you have the resources to drive quality education and rehabilitation. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to safeguarding and equality, this position not only allows you to shape educational strategies but also fosters personal growth and meaningful change in society.
