Family Support Worker – Prison Visits Centre (Sun & Thu)

Prison Advice and Care Trust; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Prison Advice and Care Trust in Wilmslow is seeking a Family Support Worker for Sundays and Thursdays to help families visiting loved ones in prison. Based in the visitor centre, you will offer information, guidance and activities for children, and ensure refreshments are available to make visits positive and less stressful.

You will work with colleagues and partner agencies to follow safeguarding procedures and help improve family support services, bringing a calm, compassionate approach to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people facing difficulties.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to work with children and families in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and guidance to visitors at the visits centre.
• Organise activities for children and ensure refreshments are available.
• Support families to make visits positive and stress-free.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Job description

Prison Advice and Care Trust in Wilmslow is seeking a Family Support Worker for Sundays and Thursdays to help families visiting loved ones in prison. Based in the visitor centre, you will offer information, guidance and activities for children, and ensure refreshments are available to make visits positive and less stressful.

You will work with colleagues and partner agencies to follow safeguarding procedures and help improve family support services, bringing a calm, compassionate approach to