We are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions with appointment to the post being subject to a risk assessment.

This post is subject to a six month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a three year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment, Prison Vetting and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

As Family Engagement Worker, you will work as one of our Family team, providing family casework support to prisoners, as well as support to the families of prisoners through advice and guidance, facilitating prison visits, and delivering family induction sessions.

You will act as a role model for volunteers and as our ambassador, conducting yourself professionally at all times with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. You need to be solutions focused, adaptable, flexible, emotionally resilient and capable of managing multiple tasks in high stress environments.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging multi agency environment, ideally involving prisoners and or their families.
• Have the ability to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels.
• Be a creative person who can organise activities for imprisoned Dads and children.
• Have the ability to develop referral pathways for families, prisoners and other professionals to access the service.
• May have experience of the following: casework, key working, providing advice, guidance and emotional support to male service users.
• A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.

 For the full person specification, please click the 'apply now' button.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.