In-Custody IAG Advisor: Guide Careers & Release Readiness

The Growth Company; Stoke Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company is recruiting an Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor - in Custody to support offenders from custody through transition back into the community. You will provide labour market-informed careers advice and help clients set education, skills, and employment goals.

You will work with prison staff and external agencies to promote employability and sustained outcomes, and may pursue NVQ/L4 qualifications via the role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering employment or learning outcomes in a custodial setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality one-to-one and group guidance sessions.
• Commitment to rehabilitation and achieving positive outcomes for prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised IAG advice aligned with each customer’s needs, promoting career development and long-term outcomes.
• Oversee a varied caseload, working towards performance targets with a focus on sustained employment or educational progression.
• Utilise labour market intelligence and employer networks to guide customers toward meaningful job opportunities.
• Establish relationships with prison governors, staff, and partner agencies to ensure a steady pipeline of eligible customers.
• Provide flexible, customer-centred support through the Virtual Campus, workshops, and in-person sessions.
• Create detailed action plans for each customer, ensuring engagement meets satisfaction benchmarks.
• Collaborate with mainstream services to track outcomes and improve evidence collection.
• Adhere to Prison Service DPS contract and exceed required standards.

Skills

Custodial environment experience

One-to-one career guidance

Group career guidance sessions

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Advice and Guidance or DipCG

CDI Licence to Practice

Tools

Virtual Campus familiarity

Job description

The Growth Company is recruiting an Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor - in Custody to support offenders from custody through transition back into the community. You will provide labour market-informed careers advice and help clients set education, skills, and employment goals.

You will work with prison staff and external agencies to promote employability and sustained outcomes, and may pursue NVQ/L4 qualifications via the role.