Family Support & Engagement Worker – Prison Visits

Partners of Prisoners; Risley; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

POPS is a charity supporting the loved ones of those in prison. The role sits within POPS and focuses on welcoming families, providing visitor centre support, play activities, and refreshments to create a positive visit experience that strengthens family ties during custodial sentences and supports preparation for release and resettlement.

Reporting to POPS' Lead Family Engagement, the post requires a compassionate approach to families, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• As part of the POPS team the post holder will provide a welcoming, supportive and family-focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors.
• The role combines visitor centre support, play provision and refreshment services to help create a positive visit experience that promotes and maintains family relationships throughout a custodial sentence and supports preparation for release and resettlement.

Job description

POPS is a charity supporting the loved ones of those in prison. The role sits within POPS and focuses on welcoming families, providing visitor centre support, play activities, and refreshments to create a positive visit experience that strengthens family ties during custodial sentences and supports preparation for release and resettlement.

Reporting to POPS' Lead Family Engagement, the post requires a compassionate approach to families, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.