Job Introduction

If you like being busy, working with purpose and feeling proud of what you do, you’ll fit in well here.

As a Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance (CIAG) Advisor, you will work inside prison settings, helping individuals develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start.

Through tailored career coaching, employability workshops, and personalised action plans, you'll inspire individuals to create brighter futures beyond custody.

As part of our frontline team, you will play an important role in helping people gain skills, confidence and stability for work. You will balance meaningful conversations with practical actions and good organisation.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with people, support their progress and celebrate their achievements. You will be part of a team that values reliability, professionalism and care.

About Get Set UK

Get Set UK supports people to develop skills, confidence and stability for work. We deliver employability and skills services that help individuals move into and remain in employment, working closely with employers and partners across the UK.

What Will You Do?

You will:

Deliver career guidance that helps individuals understand their skills, set realistic goals, and plan for the future.
Facilitate interactive sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, financial literacy, and digital skills.
Help individuals secure Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL) placements, apprenticeships, and further education opportunities.
Address barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, housing support, and financial wellbeing.
Collaborate with prison staff, training providers, local authorities, and employers to enhance career opportunities.
Maintain strict adherence to prison security protocols, safeguarding policies, and data protection regulations.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

You are likely to enjoy and succeed in this role if you:

Enjoy working with people and supporting them to make progress over time
You can work effectively in prison settings and handle challenging conversations with professionalism.
Are comfortable working to clear expectations and routines
Take pride in keeping your work organised and up to date
Communicate openly with colleagues and ask for support when needed
Can share examples of sticking with something and seeing it through

Much of our work supports people who rely on consistency, trust and encouragement, so being present, prepared and dependable really matters here.

What you will bring?

You will bring:

Level 3 or higher in Careers Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) (or willingness to work towards Level 4).
Experience in employability coaching, careers guidance, or offender rehabilitation.
Ability to deliver engaging workshops and one-to-one career coaching.
Confidence using IT systems to record and manage information
Understanding of safeguarding, prison security, and compliance requirements.
Training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Neurodiversity Awareness.

We recognise that people bring different experiences and career paths. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

Our values

At Get Set UK, we live our values by being Ambitious, taking pride in what we do, being Considerate of others, Owning It when it comes to responsibility, and Inspiring those around us.

We are looking for people who recognise themselves in these values and bring them to their work consistently.

Why join Get Set UK?

Because you will be supported, trusted and able to make a genuine difference.

You will benefit from:

Wellbeing support including GP access, counselling and Headspace
Pension, discounts and salary sacrifice options
Enhanced benefits with service
Opportunities for development and progression
A culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and support

Eligibility

You must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our story – what we do and why it matters

Working at Get Set UK – what you can expect from us

Additional information

We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications.

Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients.

Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

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