Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) Advisor at HMP The Verne.
This role is part-time, working 22.2 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
*Provide and deliver high quality, unbiased and impartial face to face information, advice and guidance, designed to inspire the individual into making better informed career choices.
*Deliver information, advice and guidance on all matters relating to learning and work including employment, education and training in 1:1 or group settings, using appropriate resources and tools.
*Achieve a range of set quantitative and qualitative targets using a case load management approach, utilising the customer management system effectively, actively steering the customer journey.
*Provide labour market, educational, occupational and other local information to enable clients to make informed decisions.

Required skills and qualifications
*Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent).
*Relevant careers qualification, such as Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance or willing to work towards.
*Knowledge of local labour market and issues relating to learning and employment.
*Good knowledge of employment, training and personal development opportunities that are available.
About HMP The Verne
HMP The Verne, a Category C men’s prison on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, prioritises education through partnerships with Weston College and the Open University. Residents can access a robust curriculum, which includes distance learning and courses like painting, decorating, and construction. Residents at HMP The Verne have diverse work opportunities, from working in the kitchens, gardens, recycling centre, and barbershop to engaging in practical tasks at the woodmill, where furniture is assembled, or crafting and repairing goods within system itself. Uncover new horizons for personal growth and transformation at HMP The Verne.
Benefits
*Generous holiday entitlement
*Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
*Generous pension scheme
*Local and national staff discounts
*Free parking
*Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
*Focus on staff wellbeing
*Wellbeing@weston hub
*Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
*Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
*Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.