Reference: NOV20249425
Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Location: Leicester
Hours: 33 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Mon-Fri – Weds AM off)
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking part-time hours
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available
Salary: Up to £23,690 pro rata (£26,925 FTE - Dependent on experience)
Reporting To: Deputy Education Manager (Support Services)
IN SHORT
Milton Keynes College has a new vacancy for a Learning and Development Adviser to join the education team based at HMP Fosse Way. The role is 33 hours per week – working Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8.10 – 16.40 each day, and 13:30-16:30 on Wednesdays. The role is 100% working on site at the prison.
The Learning and Development Advisers will act as advocates for prisoners, providing initial and focused information, advice, and guidance in an impartial manner on all opportunities available to them, within HMP Fosse Way and beyond the gate into the community. You will support prisoners to develop and review their employment and personal goals throughout their learning, skills, and work journey.
As a Learning and Development Adviser, you will be responsible for supporting prisoners to ensure they have a structured pathway of education, training, and employment during their stay in custody. Effectively managing prisoner caseloads to support prisoners in achieving sustainable employment, training, and continued education goals upon release, contributing to prison employment outcomes and reducing the risk of re-offending.
The support you provide will reflect individuals' needs and circumstances through individual one-to-one discussions and group activities. You will have the ability to inspire, motivate, and build rapport with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in a non-judgmental manner. You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills to effectively work collaboratively with our key prison partners to support individuals through the induction process and throughout their sentence, coaching, mentoring, and assisting individuals in their rehabilitative journey.
The role is exciting and varied, with a progression pathway to develop professionally and progress into a careers guidance position, following the successful completion of an Information, Advice, and Guidance qualification at Level 4. This could be the ideal starting point for an individual who wants to progress in the education and careers field.
MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.
OUR BENEFITS
* 25 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
* Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
* A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
* Free on-site parking
ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY
HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco.
HMP Fosse Way’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training, and education, in a pro-social environment.
Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more.
The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric car charging points.
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