Visit Play Specialist — Child & Family Support

Nepacs; North East; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supportive

Resilient

Adaptable

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Weekend availability

Job description

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.