Seetec
Careers Information and Guidance Adviser - (HMP Send)
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We’re looking for a Careers Information and Guidance Adviser to join our team and make a real difference. As a Careers Information and Guidance Adviser, you will work within prison settings, empowering individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start. Through tailored career coaching, engaging workshops, and personalised action plans, you’ll inspire people to build a positive future beyond custody.
This role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to transform lives, reduce reoffending, and contribute to stronger communities.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £26,500 to £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual Salary review
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200
Communities is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
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Location: HMP Send
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a prisoner caseload, supporting the achievement of personal and team targets, including Management Information (PMT) requirements for the contract.
- Record all interactions with prisoners on relevant Justice systems, updating case notes and local MI systems.
- Documenting advice and goals in an agreed Learning and Work Plan with SMART goals and actions.
- Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators) relating to the number of prisoners seen, reviews undertaken and the number of prisoners moving forward in work and/or learning.
- Work flexibly across different prisons to support continuity of service.
- Attend custody meetings and where required travel to external events and training to support CPD.
Skills and Experience
- High level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently
- Accountable for own professional development and to undertake necessary training as identified in the Performance Review process
- Customer/Service User Focus
Additional Information
Communities is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Education, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they face.
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We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into their local communities and address barriers to work.
Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”
Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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