Prison Family Support Worker — Visitor Center & Play

Partners of Prisoners; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

POPS is a charity supporting loved ones of those in prison. The Family Support Worker at HMP Buckley Hall provides a welcoming, family‑focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors, combining visitor centre support with play provision and refreshment to promote positive visit experiences.

This temp post closes on 19 October 2026 with interviews on 21 October 2026. The role aims to sustain family relationships during custodial sentences and assist preparation for release and

Qualifications

• Welcoming, supportive and family-focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Visitor centre support, play provision and refreshment services to help create a positive visit experience.
• Promote and maintain family relationships throughout a custodial sentence and support preparation for release and resettlement.

Job description

POPS is a charity supporting loved ones of those in prison. The Family Support Worker at HMP Buckley Hall provides a welcoming, family‑focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors, combining visitor centre support with play provision and refreshment to promote positive visit experiences.

This temp post closes on 19 October 2026 with interviews on 21 October 2026. The role aims to sustain family relationships during custodial sentences and assist preparation for release and