Lancashire Careers Company CIC

“Oh my word, you’re like an actual wizard!”, so began career consultant, Emma Lennox in her recent post on LinkedIn about the magic of a good careers consultation. However, if you’ve ever been to see a careers adviser and been disappointed with your encounter, this menu of what we are and what we’re not, what we do and what we don’t do, might shed some light on why this might have happened and what to look for the next time you sign up for a careers advisory session: 1. Don’t expect advice! Ironically, careers advisers don’t tend to give advice: Advice is very powerful, especially when it comes from a professional, so if and when we do give advice, it’ll come at the very end of the career session and be presented tentatively. The reason for this is that any advice suggested by a careers adviser may inappropriately add weight to your decision and, ultimately, only you can make your own decisions. 2. Look for professional qualifications and certifications. Careers advisers and coaches are qualified certified professionals, who use techniques, tools and tested methods to guide, counsel and coach our clients. Others can provide insights from their own perspective and experiences to support you to make career decisions, they can mentor you and give you useful advice and information, but a trained career coach or counsellor will be affiliated to a professional body and working to an ethical code of practice. 3. Careers advisers are not job encyclopaedias! We can investigate careers with you and signpost places to help you to research and search jobs of interest, but we can’t give you detailed information about every job. Having said that, many of us are specialised in particular career sectors – mine is research, academia, biosciences and related careers – and because we’re connected into a network of professionals, we can use our contacts to help you to find people and resources related to your careers of interest. 4. There are no quick fixes! Rarely can we give you easy answers, BUT we will help you to find your own answers. By listening, questioning, challenging and using other coaching and guidance techniques, we will help you to discover your interests, passions, skills, values and other aspects that are important to you in your life and work. We will help you to connect this information with types of careers to which you may be suited (at this point in time), as well as helping you to research them and find out more. We can also help you with practicalities, such as building your ‘brand’, identifying keywords for your online profile, providing feedback on your applications and CV, as well as giving you interview practice #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs

In the passing of a dear friend, I bid farewell to a remarkable soul whose journey in the realm of drug and alcohol addiction support illuminated countless lives. From her early days in this vital field, she displayed an unwavering commitment to those battling addiction, recognising the intricate interplay between their struggles and the criminal justice system. As a beacon of compassion and expertise, she seamlessly transitioned her invaluable insights to the challenging environment of HMPS at Lancaster Castle. Her brilliance shone brightly as she fearlessly navigated the complexities of addiction within the confines of prison walls, leaving an indelible mark on both her colleagues and those in her care. Throughout her illustrious career within HMPS, she rose with a pioneering spirit, spearheading D&A services in various institutions, including HMP Kirkham and HMP Preston. Her dedication and intellectual acumen were instrumental in transforming the landscape of addiction support within the correctional system, earning her a senior decision-making role at HMP Altcourse. Her influence was profound and enduring for those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. Our paths intertwined during her time at HMP Kirkham, and her mentorship paved the way for my own journey of career guidance within the secure estate. Without her unwavering support, I would never have been able to make my own contribution to the work with veterans in custody. She asked that we all wear something purple to her funeral. It was wonderful to see that everyone there did exactly that. Bossy, from beyond the grave, was our Donna! As I bid farewell to a dear friend, I honour her professional achievements, her character depth, and her love for her family and friends. Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we carry the torch of compassion and advocacy in the fight against addiction. Rest in peace, dear friend, knowing that your impact on this world and those you touched will endure for generations. RIP Donna M, 1971-2024 #friendship #Addiction #Custody #HMPS #purple #veterans

📣 We are hiring! 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫! . We're looking for a confident, enthusiastic individual who can help us to get more people involved in shaping Lancashire Mind. . We have a responsibility to engage the communities we serve, to make sure we know and understand them. It's vital we do this to identify need and understand barriers and to design services alongside people. We do this well on an individual service level, with many of our projects designed with the people who use them but we need to improve how we involve people with lived experience in organisation-wide development plans and key decision making. . 💙£25,767 (pro rata) 💙28 to 35 hours per week 💙Fixed term for minimum of 10 months, potentially longer depending on start date . To help us work towards our plans for embedding participation, we're looking for someone to join our Engagement and Inclusion Team to work with the communities we aim to serve, with a focus on those who are underrepresented within Lancashire Mind services. The role has been designed to ensure that the experiences, perspectives and ideas of local people are being listened to and acted upon. . For application and details: https://ow.ly/ksOZ50R1fbY #MentalHealthServices #Engagement #CommunityEngagement #MentalHealthSupport #NonProfitJobs #LancashireJobs #charityjobs

Good grief! Dostoevsky said that, “the degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons” How very true this is. 😔 #HMPPS

Good grief! Dostoevsky said that, “the degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons” How very true this is. 😔 #HMPPS