Family Support & Visits Facilitator

Prison Advice and Care Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Greater London seeks a Family Support Worker to assist families visiting loved ones in prison. Responsibilities include providing support and guidance, facilitating visits, and managing a challenging workload. Ideal candidates will have experience with families in difficult situations and strong organizational skills. This role offers many employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free confidential advice and counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Eye care vouchers

Generous annual leave

Internal training events

Qualifications

• Experience working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to contribute to planning and development of family work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advice, and guidance to families visiting prisoners.
• Facilitate prison visits and family days.
• Support the play service.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage a demanding workload

Job description

A community support organization in Greater London seeks a Family Support Worker to assist families visiting loved ones in prison. Responsibilities include providing support and guidance, facilitating visits, and managing a challenging workload. Ideal candidates will have experience with families in difficult situations and strong organizational skills. This role offers many employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.