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In Custody Information Advice & Guidance Adviser, Featherstone
Client:
Shaw Trust
Location:
Featherstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
a8b5156406e6
Job Views:
6
Posted:
09.02.2025
Expiry Date:
26.03.2025
Job Description:
“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
Purpose
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of prisoners by providing them with vital information, advice, and guidance to help them transform their futures? As an In Custody Information, Advice, and Guidance Adviser, your mission is to empower prisoners, support their personal and professional development, and guide them toward positive learning and employment outcomes both in custody and upon release. Your role involves delivering workshops, coordinating events, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure the successful reintegration of prisoners into society. Join our team and be a catalyst for change, helping individuals build a brighter future.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver workshops and coordinate events for prisoners.
* Provide information, advice, and guidance to support personal and professional development.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate successful reintegration of prisoners.
Minimum Requirements:
* Level 4 IAG Qualification or the willingness to work towards L4 IAG Qualification (starting salary would be £23,868 for un-qualified Trainee Adviser and starting salary would be £26,049 for qualified Adviser)
* Relevant experience in a Custodial environment
* Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with databases
* Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required
* Outstanding abilities in interpersonal relations and effective communication
All offers are subject to successful prison vetting.
Location:
You will be based at HMP Featherstone.
Employee Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
* 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
* Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
* Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
* Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
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