In-Custody Careers Adviser - (HMP Channings Wood)

Job Role We're hiring for a Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Adviser. The role will require you to manage a caseload of participants in custody, providing careers information, advice and guidance to support their resettlement journey. You'll help individuals overcome barriers, develop new skills, achieve agreed milestones and progress towards sustainable employment.

Delivering tailored support forms a key part of the role, including assessments, one-to-one guidance, training, education opportunities, pre-release planning and employment support. Through personalised action plans and ongoing encouragement, participants will be supported to build confidence, raise aspirations and prepare for life beyond custody.

Accurate record keeping is a key part of the role. You'll maintain case notes, update risk information and record achievements on our systems, ensuring compliance requirements are met and participant progress is fully documented. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve positive change.

You'll have excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships and experience of supporting individuals. Most importantly, you will be resilient, motivated and committed to helping participants develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to move towards sustainable employment and successful resettlement.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £26,000 - £29,545 per annum (for those qualified at L4) with these great additional benefits: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, incl.

3 x salary life assurance Annual salary review Refer a Friend Scheme Free access to Benefit. Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There’s an easy-to-apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Our Communities Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

What it means to be employee-owned. What our people say. Location : HMP Channings Wood located on Greenhill Lane, near Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12 6DW) and benefits from road access via the A38 and surrounding local routes. The prison is accessible by public transport, with local bus services operating near the site and Newton Abbot railway station located nearby, providing connections across Devon and the South West.

Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Thurs 7:45-16:30 and Friday 7:45-12:15) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 21 October 2026 Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of participants, supporting the achievement of personal and team targets Provide careers advice and information, supporting participants to achieve work, learning and personal development goals Deal with challenging situations in a professional and confidential manner Ensure all information is recorded timely and accurately to the tracking system Deliver employability workshops and coordinate careers events/relevant speaker visits Skills and Experience Level 4 qualification In Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (or willingness to undertake) Experience in the delivery of careers advice to adults A good working knowledge of the local labour market Able to use a range of Microsoft Office programs, including 365 products and modern digital technologies i.

e. Microsoft Teams Excellent communication and presentation skills Able to develop and sustain positive professional relationships Additional Information Communities is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives.

Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us” Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.