Information, Advice and Guidance Officer

Job Location	Willoughby, Rugby
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£20,972 - £23,055 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Based on-sire, you will be providing clients with advice and guidance to design and deliver a comprehensive resettlement plan that will maximise the client’s opportunities on release. The candidate will need have competent IT skills and will need to be confidentin group settings. The opportunity is a great introduction to prison education, with an opportunity to access further qualifications for growth in the future.Role Details:

Full time
37 hours over a 4.5 day working week
Permanent
The salary banding is £20,971.60 to £23,054.90 per annum, benchmarking against experience and qualifications.

Benefits Package:

Extensive annual leave.
Opportunities to gain professional qualifications paid for by the organisation
Career development opportunities
Free onsite parking in most sites
Access to a pension scheme with a competitive contribution from the Group.
Discounts on your health care through Simply Health
Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase
Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers

Our client works with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years they have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in custodial and community settings across England and Wales, to take newdirections. They are part of a UK social enterprise dedicated to improving lives and economic success through learning and skills. They fulfil the Group’s social mission by providing the learning, skills and opportunity that offenders need to build positivefutures for themselves, their families, and our communities.Role Responsibilities:

Carry out an initial assessment of the potential or actual service user, including any risks, of his/her needs and requirements in respects of the service on offer
Design and deliver an effective resettlement programme/resettlement plan with the service user using specialist agencies as applicable. This should be based on an initial assessment of the service users needs in custody and on release. The progressions,outcomes delivered should be recorded, monitored, reviewed and updated regularly and in line with contract requirements
Contribute to the effective allocation of the client to custodial provision
Work with colleagues and co-ordinate activity across the team and with other stakeholders, including attending meetings, to ensure the service is achieving its aims.
Ensure the safeguarding of learners

The Ideal Candidate:

A keen interest in supporting clients to make informed decisions of their education, skills and work opportunities.
Confident within a group setting
Willing to develop and work towards IAG Level 4 qualification
Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in offender learning

If you are interested in this role, please hit "apply" and upload the latest version of your CV! We look forward to receiving your application

Keyskills :
AdviceAssessmentGuidancePrisonsSafeguardingSpecial EducationSupport WorkersResettlement

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