We're Hiring for a CIAG Adviser to join our team.
As a CIAG Adviser, where you'll work within prison settings to empower individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start. Through tailored career coaching, workshops, and personalised action plans, you'll help them envision and achieve brighter futures beyond custody. This role offers more than just a job it's an opportunity to transform lives, reduce reoffending, and contribute to stronger communities.
We are looking for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and adaptable. If you seek purpose, challenge, and a role that makes a tangible difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £26,000 up to £29,545 (dependent on experience) with these great 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
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200
Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Isle of Sheppey Cluster
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 16 April 2025
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.
• Documenting advice and goals in an agreed Learning and Work Plan with SMART goals and actions.
• Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators) 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 to undertake necessary training as identified in the Performance Review process
• Customer/Service User Focus
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