Family Support Worker – HMP Preston

Partners of Prisoners; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners of Prisoners (POPS) is a charity supporting the loved ones of those in prison. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Family Engagement team on a permanent contract.

Reporting to the Lead Family Engagement Worker, you will help create a welcoming, family‑focused visit experience by supporting the visitor centre, running play activities and providing refreshments to families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, supportive, and family-focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors.

Job description

Responsible to: Lead Family Engagement Worker

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.

Closing Date: TBC