“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.” At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all. 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. Essential: You will have: Level 4 IAG Qualification or the willingness to work towards L4 IAG Qualification (starting salary would be £23,400 for un-qualified Trainee Adviser and starting salary would be £25,538 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. Download the Job Description for full details. Location: You will be based at HMP Birmingham. Employee Benefits As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following 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 An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months 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 Our Strategy To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf Join a diverse and inclusive organisation Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career. In addition; We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcingshaw-trust.org.uk Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. ShawIND1