Adviser: Information, Advice and Guidance

Job Description

Location: HMP Erlestoke, Devizes, SN10 5TUHours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearFlexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hoursSalary: Up to £24,651 per annumApprenticeships: Development opportunities areavailable through Apprenticeship standardsReporting To: Education ManagerClosing Date for Applications: 08/07/2021IN SHORTMilton Keynes College are recruiting for an Information, Advice and Guidance Adviser to join the team at HMP Erlstoke. Milton Keynes Collegeare excited to be expanding our IAG provision across our prison sites.As an Information, Advice and Guidance Adviser, you will be responsible for effectively managing prisoner caseloads to achieve sustained employment, training, continued education, courseenrolment and completion of prison employment outcomes. You will provide Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) in both an individual and group setting and will coach, mentor, support and signpost as required to achieve outcomes.As a successful IAG Adviser,you will deliver a programme of support for prisoners that complements custodial education and employment strategies in order to help them achieve their personal learning goals and to assist them in their rehabilitative journey. You will be managing variedprisoner caseloads, supervising, coaching, and developing the skills of the team of trained IAG prisoners who will assist in delivery of the service. You will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an effective and high qualityIAG service in custody. This will be delivered in partnership with all stakeholders.MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourageapplications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and BarringService check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.OUR BENEFITS25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlementwill be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts withNUS CardEmployee wellbeing platform with options to book free activitiesABOUT HMP ERLESTOKEHMP Erlestoke is a Category C prison, holding approximately 444 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison is built on the former grounds of Erlestoke Manor House andhas expanded in both offender numbers and intervention programmes.HMP Erlestokes focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skilland vocational based training and education, in a pro social environment.Courses at HMP Erlestoke include Maths, English, IT, Horticulture, Carpentry, Plastering, Bricklaying, Cleaning and Support Services, Cookery, Creative Craft, Personal and DevelopmentSkills and much more.The education hours are Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 11.45am, 1.45pm - 4.45pm and on Fridays 8.45am - 11.45am.Involved with several projects including "Reading Ahead" where Erlestoke have achieved a double gold award for over 500 completions.As well as participating with the "Inside Out" project and "Chain Gang" creative writing class. Erlestoke also issue internal magazines highlighting various events, projects and support alongside articles, interviews and shared experiences as well as promotingwell-being and education.HMP Erlestoke achieved "Good" in their most recent Ofsted inspection.HMP Erlestoke strive to provide a safe, decent and secure environment for offenders, staff and visitors.** For further information about this opportunity, pleaserefer to the attached document.