Play Worker (HMP Frankland)

Nepacs; North East; Presencial; GBP 9000 - 14.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nepacs, a long-standing charity supporting people affected by the criminal justice system, is seeking a Play Worker at HMP Frankland. You will create welcoming play opportunities and help children feel safe and at ease during visits.

The role requires warmth, reliability, and good communication; you will work with families and staff to make visits more positive, with some weekend shifts and strict DBS/prison clearance.

Formación

• DBS check at the appropriate level is required.
• Prison security clearance will be required.
• Warm, reliable and comfortable working with children and families.

Responsabilidades

• Create welcoming play opportunities for children and help them feel safe and at ease in an unfamiliar environment.
• Support visiting families at HMP Frankland and foster positive visits.
• Collaborate with Nepacs team and other staff to ensure a supportive visit experience.

Conocimientos

Supportive

Resilient

Adaptable

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Weekend availability

Descripción del empleo

• £12.71per hour(£7,931.04 per annum)

At Nepacs, we've been supporting people affected by the criminal justice system for over 140 years.

Every day, our teams provide a warm welcome, practical support and a listening ear to men in custody and the families who visit them.

We are looking for a Play Worker to join our team at HMP Frankland and help make visits more positive for children and families.

This is a practical, people-focused role for someone who can create welcoming play opportunities and help children feel safe and at ease in an unfamiliar environment.

We are looking for someone who is warm, reliable and comfortable working with children and families.

People who are:

• Passionate about supporting others
• Positive, resilient and adaptable
• Able to bring practical ideas and use their initiative
• Great communicators who enjoy working with people
• Team players who encourage and support those around them
• Committed to treating children and families with care and respect
• Flexible and able to commit to working some weekends

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level for the role. Other checks, including prison security clearance, will also be required.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 12:00pm
Interviews will be held on: TBC