We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications including those with a criminal conviction with appointment to 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 a 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 Visit Support and Play Worker, you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children’s services; and a catering service.

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• Have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and or their families.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load.
• Ability to contribute to planning and development of our family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies.

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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.