Play Worker – HMP Dovegate

POPS; Draycott in the Clay; Presencial; GBP 11.800 - 15.960; Jornada completa

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Optional pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

POPS is a charity supporting loved ones of those in prison. The post focuses on supervising the play area in the prison visit room and delivering a range of play activities for children aged 2-5 during visit sessions and family days. The role contributes to a supportive family environment and offers an optional pension scheme.

The post is permanent and involves working with POPS staff to ensure safe, engaging activities for visiting families across multiple prisons in the region.

Descripción del empleo

Responsible to: POPS' Family Service Manager

Salary: £13,879.32 per annum (Optional Pension Scheme available)

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 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

Working as part of POPS’ staff team the purpose of the post is to ensure that children visiting enjoy a wide range of play activities during prison visit sessions and family day events. The post holder will oversee play area within the prison visit room hall, providing a range of play activities for 2-5 yr olds. In addition, the post holder will prepare a range of tabletop activities for older children to engage in with the person they are visiting their loved one.