Job Details

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-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.

The purpose of this role is to work across all areas of the service, primarily in the visitors' centre, but also across the visits hall and play area in order to provide a safe and welcoming environment, and to provide advice, support and information to friends and families visiting the prison.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. 

You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact’s family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practice. Furthermore you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies.