Are you looking to make a difference?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then prison education is for you.
We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen.
Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales, for more information on our team, their story and what we do please visit us at www.novus.ac.uk
This Information Advice and Guidance Worker role is offered on fixed term contract, working 37 hours per week. You will be based at HMP Northumberland near Morpeth working with Adults aged 18 and above, please visit www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder to find out more. If you want to get to know us, and the role a little better, please contact the IAG service manager kbennett@novus.ac.uk.
The purpose of this role is to support and offer guidance and advice to learner’s smooth transition through induction, time in custody and resettlement into the community.
To do this successfully you’ll need to:
To hold or willing to work towards level 3 information, advice and guidance qualification.
To hold level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy.
Preferable to have experience of working in an IAG role, conducting initial assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
We offer an excellent benefits package including a favourable pension’s scheme (https://lgpsmember.org/about.php), Retail Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work and Simply Health.
To apply for this role through the Novus website, please click the ‘apply now’ button where you will be asked to submit a copy of your CV. In your application, please also outline how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements details within the job role profile.
Novus is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applications, if you are interested please visit us at www.novus.ac.uk/careers for job description and more details.
This role is subject to enhanced clearance and vetting.