Information, Advice & Guidance Team Leader Fixed Term

Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community Then prison education is for you. We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales, for more information on our team, their story and what we do please visit us at www.novus.ac.uk. This Information Advice and Guidance Team Leader role is offered on a Fixed Term (Until July 2021, with the possibility of extension) basis, working 37 hours per week. You will be based at HMP Deerbolt, HMP Kirklevington Grange and HMP Holme house, working with Adults aged 18 and above, please visit contacts/prison-finder to find out more.The purpose of this role as directed by the OLASS Manager is to provide a service to supervise a guidance/education support services team, ensuring that all budget, quality and operationaltargets are achieved in line with Novus policies and procedures. The post holder will lead a team that seeks to facilitate a smooth transition for service users through induction, time in custody and resettlement into the community. To be successful in the role of Information, Advice & Guidance Team Leader you will be required to; Provide comprehensive, confidential and impartial information services on educational and training opportunities within the establishment and in the communityEnsure that ULNs are generated and that Learner Plans are populated via the Learner Record Servicefor all eligible learners (where this service is part of the contract)Work with service users on a one-to-one basis to develop skills related to resettlement such asemployability and job seeking skillsEnsure that all required client records are accurate and maintained in line with data protection, prisonand Novus policies.Liaise with relevant IAG teams, agencies and stakeholders in custody and community and sharerelevant information in line with data protection in order to contribute to a consistent and continuous learning journey in custody and in the communityDevise and promote processes leading to effective allocation to activitiesReport in a timely and accurate manner on funding and compliance activityEnsure the safeguarding of learnersDay to day management of IAG/Education Support Services team in line with Novus policies and procedures (and co-ordination of the service where elements are provided via a secondment arrangement with another provider)Compliance with Novus & stakeholder policies and procedures.Provide information regarding relevance to the current labour market that will inform curriculum reviewsEnsure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and prison security requirementsAchievement of delivery targetsAchievement of quality targetsAccurate and timely reportsDevelopment of a motivated and flexible teamFor more further details on the requirements of this role please review the role profile attached. We offer an excellent benefits package including a favourable pensions scheme ( or Retail Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work and Simply Health. To apply for this role through the Novus website, please click the apply now button where you will be asked to submit a copy of your CV. In your application, please also outline how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements details within the job role profile. Novus is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applications, if you are interested please visit us at careers for job description and more details. This role is subject to enhanced clearance and vetting.