Custody IAG Advisor — Career Guidance & Rehab

The Growth Company; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Employment team is seeking an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Advisor - in Custody to deliver high-quality, labour market-informed careers advice to offenders in custody and support their transition back into the community. You will help clients set education, skills and work-related goals, develop employability abilities, and search for suitable job opportunities.

The role requires liaising with prison staff, employers and education providers, and may include

Qualifications

• Ideally NVQ Level 3/4 in Advice and Guidance, DipCG, or equivalent; CDI Licence to Practice aims.
• Commitment to rehabilitation and positive outcomes for Prison Service customers.
• Experience in target-driven environments and delivering IAG in custodial settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised IAG that aligns with each customer’s needs to promote career development and long-term outcomes.
• Oversee a varied caseload, working toward targets with a focus on sustained employment or education progression.
• Use labour market information and employer networks to guide customers to meaningful opportunities.
• Build relationships with prison governors, uniformed staff, and partner agencies for a steady pipeline of eligible customers.
• Provide flexible support via Virtual Campus, group workshops, and in-person sessions.
• Create detailed action plans for each customer with a clear path forward.
• Collaborate with National Careers Service and other services to track outcomes and collect evidence.
• Adhere to Prison Service DPS contract and meet standards set by Skills Funding Agency, Ofsted, and Matrix.

Skills

IAG delivery

Group sessions

One-to-one coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Labour market intel

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Advice and Guidance

DipCG or CDI Licence

Tools

Virtual Campus

Job description

The Growth Company’s Employment team is seeking an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Advisor - in Custody to deliver high-quality, labour market-informed careers advice to offenders in custody and support their transition back into the community. You will help clients set education, skills and work-related goals, develop employability abilities, and search for suitable job opportunities.

The role requires liaising with prison staff, employers and education providers, and may include