Are you passionate about guiding individuals toward their future success and helping them unlock their potential? We're looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Information, Advice and Guidance Worker to join our team! If you have a flair for offering expert advice, providing valuable information, and empowering others to make informed decisions about their future, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in making a real impact on learners' lives by helping them navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Gower, our prison education provider at HMP Parc, working as an Information, Advice and Guidance Worker. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.
Who are Novus Gower?
At Novus Gower, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. We have been supporting men, women and children of all ages and abilities within prison educational settings across England and Wales for decades. We operate numerous hubs across the United Kingdom, where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post-release.
Site Information
HMP Parc Prison is a Category B men's prison located in Bridgend, Wales. The prison accommodates individuals who have been convicted of various offenses requiring secure custody and rehabilitation. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Benefits
As part of the Novus Gower family, colleagues benefit from an excellent package including:
Safeguarding
Novus Gower is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus Gower is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
The closing date for this job advert is 17/06 /2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!