Careers, Information and Advice Worker at HMP Five Wells

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of individuals? Can you inspire, empower and inform people to turn their lives around and reach their full potential? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Five Wells to join the Novus education team as our Information, Advice and Guidance Worker on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week. Over the years we have built a reputation as an innovator in the fight to reduce re-offending rates by transforming people's lives through learning and skills. The vision for the Education, Skills and Work provision is to ensure that learners in our care realize their full potential through Education, Skills and Work. What the role entails As an Information Advice and Guidance Worker you will work with learners to develop a personal learning plan and support with skills related to resettlement such as employability and job seeking skills. Liaise with relevant agencies and stakeholders in custody and within the community and share relevant information in line with data protection to contribute to a consistent and continuous learning journey in custody and in the community. What we need from you In order to be successful in the role of Information Advice & Guidance worker, you will need: Relevant Experience conducting initial assessment and supporting learning of individual and group Experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities To hold or be willing to work towards a level 3 information, advice and guidance qualification within an agreed time scale To hold or be willing to work towards level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy within an agreed timescaleIdeally you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You'll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication and positivity to your new role. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times Monday to Friday working pattern Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment Good progression routes into management positions within education Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum Part of the wider community of the prison service Additional behavioural and complex need support Excellent pension scheme options including a Local Government Pension Scheme. Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service Our Cycle to Work scheme.The closing date for this job advert is 15/10/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response. Novus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process