Information Advice & Guidance Advisor - Personal Social Development

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are currently seeking an Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor to join our IAG team here at Portland College. The IAG Advisors within our team each support with specific areas; this role will be focused on supporting the personal and social development of our learners and citizens.

The successful candidate will support our learners and citizens to become better prepared for adulthood and provide impartial information, advice and guidance. The role will include developing knowledge of the FRESH programme (Friendships, Relationships and Sexual Health); supporting learners and citizens to be more independent; and promoting British Values and the Code of Conduct in and around the college. The successful candidate will also be required to join our Safeguarding Team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, therefore it is important that they have knowledge and experience in safeguarding.

A typical day in this varied role could include delivering a small group workshop about online safety; taking part in and supporting a College event; creating and uploading resources to be shared with the team; and liaising with staff across the college to support learners and citizens.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes; someone who has strong communication skills and is able to create positive relationships with our learners and citizens, as well as their families; and someone who is able to provide high quality written reports and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team within a fast paced and vibrant environment.

As this role involves regulated activity with our learners and citizens, we will be required to carry out an Enhanced with Child and Adult Barred Lists check.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·        A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

·        Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·        You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

·        Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·        Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options

·        Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.

·        Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

Essential

·        English and Maths Level 2 (or willing to obtain)

Desirable

·        Relevant Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification (or willing to obtain)

·        Qualification in Relationships, Sex and Health Education or similar (or willing to obtain)

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours, Core hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role involves regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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