Prison Careers Coach: Guidance & Impact

Seetec; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Maidstone seeks a Careers Information Advice and Guidance Adviser. In this role, you will empower individuals in prison through tailored career coaching and workshops aimed at transforming lives and reducing reoffending. Ideal candidates should exhibit resilience and interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary between £26,500 and £29,000 and includes benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions. This role provides an opportunity for professional growth and impactful work.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual Salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free access to BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience in providing career coaching or guidance.
• Ability to work in a prison setting with diverse individuals.
• Resilience, empathy, and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of prisoners and achieve targets.
• Document interactions and update case notes in systems.
• Support the achievement of personal performance targets.
• Work flexibly across different prisons to ensure service continuity.
• Attend meetings and training to support professional development.

Skills

High initiative and motivation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Accountability for professional development

Customer / Service User Focus

Job description

A community-focused organization in Maidstone seeks a Careers Information Advice and Guidance Adviser. In this role, you will empower individuals in prison through tailored career coaching and workshops aimed at transforming lives and reducing reoffending. Ideal candidates should exhibit resilience and interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary between £26,500 and £29,000 and includes benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions. This role provides an opportunity for professional growth and impactful work.