Information Advice and Guidance Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want to help transform lives in a brand new, custom made education environment? Have you ever considered the unique challenge of Prison Education?
Weston College Group has recently secured a long-term education contract at HMP Five Wells located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Construction has recently been completed and we are now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor.
The successful candidate will provide face-to-face Information, Advice and Guidance to adult customers in a custody setting within the context of the contract applicable and to support customers to make informed career decisions.
Experience within a prison environment and a Level 4 IAG qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.
When joining Restart, you will have access to a huge range of benefits including:
- Wellbeing @ Weston hub, providing well-being support for all;
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year);
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders, and the opportunity to complete this training yourself;
- Training and development opportunities;
- Great progression opportunities;
- Generous pension schemes.
Weston College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS and obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,026.00-£27,789.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SBREQ000270
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Information Advice and Guidance Advisor roles across Restart – part of the Weston College Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,026 - £27,789 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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