Prison Employment Advisor
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We are looking for a Prison Employment Advisor to join our team at HMP Bullingdon in Bicester. As an Employment Coach, you will work closely with prisoners to support their career development and employment goals.
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The Forward Trust has been empowering individuals to break the cycles of crime and addiction for over 25 years. Our team has a proven track record of delivering life-changing services that support people to make positive changes and build productive lives.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Delivering inductions and preparing Digital Personal Learning Plans">
- Allocating learners to suitable educational courses and prison jobs">
- Conducting employability workshops and supporting careers fairs">
- Preparing prisoners for jobs and apprenticeships in the community upon release">
We require an individual with excellent communication skills, able to motivate and inspire clients/learners to progress in life. You will need to demonstrate:
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- Experience in providing careers advice/IAG services on a one-to-one and group work setting">
- Experience of working in prisons and collaborating with HMPS and external providers">
- Motivating and inspiring clients/learners to progress in life">
- Excellent communication skills, including motivating and inspiring others">
- A tenacious approach and understanding of how employers recruit and select based on talent">
We offer a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a contributory pension scheme with employer-matched contributions.
