Prison Careers Advisor - 1:1 Guidance & Workshops

Get Set UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health & wellbeing

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

IncentFit

Discounts

Job summary

Get Set UK is seeking a part-time CIAG Advisor for Prison Services in London. You will deliver one-to-one guidance, run practical workshops and create action plans to support employment, training or education after release.

You will manage a caseload in a secure custodial setting, handle sensitive information and work with partners to support progression beyond custody. The role requires Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or willingness to pursue Level 4.

Qualifications

• Experience in careers guidance, employability coaching or rehabilitation support.
• Evidence of delivering group workshops, learning sessions or similar structured activities.
• Evidence of managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records and following through on agreed actions.
• Evidence of working appropriately with sensitive information, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality or professional boundaries.
• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance, or willingness to work towards the required Level 4 qualification.
• Evidence of commitment, reliability and consistently delivering high standards of work.
• Evidence of delivering outcomes, targets, tasks, projects or agreed objectives.
• Ability to present your recent employment history clearly, including explaining gaps or short-term roles during the previous five years.

Responsibilities

• You will help people recognise transferable skills, explore realistic opportunities and turn conversations into practical action plans.
• Your one-to-one guidance will explore skills, experience, barriers and aspirations, helping each person identify practical next steps towards employment, education or training.
• You will also deliver structured workshops covering areas such as CVs, applications, interviews, financial awareness and digital skills.
• Some participants may have limited work histories, low confidence, learning needs or significant barriers outside prison.
• Accurate administration is an important part of the role. You will maintain case records, action plans and supporting evidence while working towards agreed outcomes and targets.
• You will also work with prison colleagues, training providers, employers and community services to support progression beyond custody.

Skills

Careers guidance

Employability coaching

Group workshops

Record keeping

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Prioritisation

Microsoft Office

Education

Information, Advice & Guidance Level 3+

Job description

Get Set UK is seeking a part-time CIAG Advisor for Prison Services in London. You will deliver one-to-one guidance, run practical workshops and create action plans to support employment, training or education after release.

You will manage a caseload in a secure custodial setting, handle sensitive information and work with partners to support progression beyond custody. The role requires Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or willingness to pursue Level 4.