Family Support Worker: Visitor Centre (Prison)

Prison Advice and Care Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate eye care scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Thorough induction and training

Job summary

Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) in Doncaster invites applications for a Family Support Worker (Visits Centre Assistant) at HMP Lindholme. In this visitor centre role you will help families visiting inmates by providing information, guidance and a welcoming environment.

You will organise activities for children, ensure refreshments are available and support safeguarding and child-protection procedures. This role requires sensitivity, organisation and a calm, supportive approach to stressful

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people facing difficulties.
• Familiar with safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support families during visits to make them feel welcome and at ease.
• Organise activities for children and arrange refreshments.
• Provide information and guidance to visitors and liaise with partner agencies.

Skills

People-facing experience

Safeguarding

Calm under pressure

Job description

Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) in Doncaster invites applications for a Family Support Worker (Visits Centre Assistant) at HMP Lindholme. In this visitor centre role you will help families visiting inmates by providing information, guidance and a welcoming environment.

You will organise activities for children, ensure refreshments are available and support safeguarding and child-protection procedures. This role requires sensitivity, organisation and a calm, supportive approach to stressful