HMP Dovegate is a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Serco cares for up to 1060 male adult prisoners over the age of 21 serving a range of sentences including trial, remand, those awaiting sentence and convicted men serving long and short term sentences.
HMP Dovegate has the UK’s only privately run purpose-built therapeutic facility. The therapy offered helps offenders stop their pattern of offending.
Introducing an incredible opportunity to deliver high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance to all learners from their arrival in prison and throughout their learner journey.
You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing links with internal and external agencies providing education, training, and employment opportunities.
You'll also support the education department in the delivery and execution of key objectives.
You'll maintain accurate records of one-to-one interviews and interventions, refer learners to appropriate providers for employment, education, and training during custody and on release. You will also collect and update information on local opportunities, job-seeking skills, and related issues available through external providers to meet the needs of the population.
You'll develop relationships with education, training, and employment to ensure learner needs are met, and work closely with the SEN Tutor to ensure that higher needs learners are accommodated for at all times.
In addition to the above, you'll develop and provide offenders access to information, advice, and guidance services that are appropriate to their individual situation.
What you will need
To qualify for this exceptional opportunity, you'll need GCSE (Grade C or above) Maths and English, an educational background, and the ability to support a learner and produce an action plan, listen and offer educational pathway advice.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in advising individuals on employment, training, and educational opportunities and help them make well-informed and realistic decisions about their future.
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today!
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer
- Salary £28,122 per annum
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Pension – 6%
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Childcare vouchers
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
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A safe and supportive culture
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Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
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A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
Apply
Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website
Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.
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