0.5 Information and Advice Worker

Have you ever considered working with offenders? Do you want to work in an environment where you can really make a difference?

Novus is a large scale social enterprise which has learning, skills, development and transitional services at the heart of its mission. We are proud to deliver learning and skills in over 70 sites within her majesty`s prisons, private sector, Approved premises and the community.

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced, Enthusiastic Information and Advice Worker to work within HMP Humber (Everthorpe) working 18.5 hours per week.

As directed by the OLASS manager the purpose of this role is to ensure, via appropriate assessment, that prospective and existing learners receive relevant and easily understood information regarding learning and skills provision and continuing support. Also to enable learners to produce an informed action plan, which would maximise the impact of learning and skills up the learner whilst in custody.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to) are as follows:
– Provide comprehensive, confidential and impartial information services on educational and training opportunities within the establishment
– Support learners through the initial assessments using a range of activities including computer-based testing if appropriate
– Support learners to be able to produce an effective individual action plan relevant to meeting their needs whilst in custody.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience:
– 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 timescale
– Relevant experience of conducting initial assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
– Experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities.
– Experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team

In return for your dedication you will be rewarded with:
– Generous holidays (increases on service)
– Fantastic pension scheme
– Extensive training and development
– Simply health scheme
– And many more…

The work is challenging yet highly rewarding, so if you feel you could make a difference in this growing sector, apply today.

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.