Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Trainer

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

RSR are currently recruiting for an Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Trainer to join the prison education team at HMP Whitemoor.

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

RSR are currently recruiting for an Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Trainer to join the prison education team at HMP Whitemoor.

As an Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Trainer in HM Prisons, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programmes for new IAG practitioners within the prison service.

You will play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective information, advice, and guidance to participants, supporting their rehabilitation and reintegration into society and their aspirations for long term, sustainable employment upon release.

Location: HMP Whitemoor, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Permanent

Work hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £27,000- £30,000 per annum

Main Duties

• Work in effective collaboration with the DWP Prison Work Coach and Education provider.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prison staff to foster a positive and collaborative training environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the requirements and the needs of individual trainees, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Assess trainees’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
• Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of training techniques and materials to enhance trainees’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
• Review, assess and evaluate the quality and standard of IAG/employability sessions provided by IAG trainee practitioners and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to new IAG trainee practitioners, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to stay informed about changes in legislation, policies, and best practices in the field of information, advice, and guidance.

Person Specification

• Minimum Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent.
• Level 3 teaching, learning and assessment qualification, such as AET or PTLLS.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
• Level 2 ICT Qualification
• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes, preferably within a prison or similar setting.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals.
• Teaching or training experience, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of IAG principles, policies, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest curriculum standards, trends, and advancements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

This role is subject to prison clearance which can take up to 3 months.

If you would like to apply or want further information please contact rachel.mcdonagh@rsg.ltd.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Justice is member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.