Prison Careers & Resettlement Advisor

Aspire Recruitment; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Employment & Careers Specialist to join the Offender Services team at HMP Forest Bank. You will deliver essential guidance to prisoners, helping them to build confidence and plan their future steps towards education, training, or employment. The role requires a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Advice & Guidance and experience in supporting individuals in custody. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £28,000.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering careers or employability support, ideally within custody.
• Comfortable using IT systems to track progress.
• Knowledge of local labour markets and progression routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions in custody.
• Create personalised action plans that support individuals’ resettlement.
• Work with prison staff to ensure joined-up support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified to Level 3 or 4 in Advice & Guidance

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Employment & Careers Specialist to join the Offender Services team at HMP Forest Bank. You will deliver essential guidance to prisoners, helping them to build confidence and plan their future steps towards education, training, or employment. The role requires a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Advice & Guidance and experience in supporting individuals in custody. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £28,000.