CIAG Advisor

LTE Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a passionate CIAG Advisor to join their team at HMP Five Wells. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to guide individuals toward achieving their career goals. Your qualifications should include a Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification and relevant experience in delivering career guidance. The position offers generous benefits, including 35 days annual leave and significant pension contributions.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 hours for wellbeing/personal development each week

Significant Pension contributions (LGPS)

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or work towards it in 12 months.
• Experience in delivering careers guidance and using guidance tools is essential.
• Ability to motivate disadvantaged individuals to achieve career goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to support individuals in realising their goals.
• Continuously improve the service offered.

Skills

Information, Advice and Guidance

Career guidance

Motivating individuals

Conducting assessments

Education

Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

CIAG Qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about guiding individuals toward their future success and helping them unlock their potential? We're looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable CIAG Advisor to join our team! If you have a flair for offering expert career advice, providing valuable information, and empowering others to make informed decisions about their future, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in making a real impact on learners' lives by helping them navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity! We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Five Wells, working as a CIAG Advisor. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE Group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to support individuals to realise their goals and continuously improve the service.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification (or work towards in‑post and achieve within 12 months)
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Hold a CIAG Qualification.
• Have relevant experience of delivering careers guidance, using guidance tools, conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups in line with Matrix and Ofsted expectations.
• Have experience of motivating and inspiring disadvantaged individuals to set and achieve ambitious career goals.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing/personal development each week
• Significant Pension contributions (LGPS)
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding and DBS

Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.