Family Support Worker – HMP Garth

POPS; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

POPS is a charity dedicated to supporting the loved ones of those in prison, seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent, part-time role in Leyland. The position covers visitor centre support, play provision and refreshment services to help create a positive visit experience and strengthen family relationships throughout a custodial sentence.

The post focuses on welcoming families, assisting with activities for children, and contributing to preparation for release and resettlement as part of

Qualifications

• Hours: 12 hours per week.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Salary: £12.71 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, providing a supportive, family-focused service and contributing to the visitor centre experience.

Job description

Responsible to: Lead Family Engagement Worker

Hours: 12 hours per week

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Permanent

About POPS

POPS is a Charity set up to support the loved ones of those in prison and on community sentence. The Charity was founded by prisoners’ families in 1988, we currently provide Family Support services in 15 prisons across Bristol, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Leicester, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire .

POPS values of diversity. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Purpose of the post

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.