A pioneering national charity working in the criminal justice system, is looking for a part timeFamily Support Workerto join their team at a women's prison in West Yorkshire, helping mothers and children stay connected. You will be supporting individuals in custody, those with convictions in the community, and their families.
This is a permanent role based fully on-site at a prison in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, working 22.5 hours per week with an actual salary of £16,036 per annum (£26,727.50 FTE ). Commutable from Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Batley, Morley, Castleford and surrounding areas.
What you'll be doing:
- Complete family-focused assessments with women in custody and their families, then plan and deliver support that strengthens those relationships
- Facilitate in-person and secure video visits, making sure children's needs are met and every family is treated with dignity and respect
- Advocate for families, offering advice, guidance and emotional support at times of crisis so their voices are heard within the prison
- Build referral pathways with prison staff, healthcare, social workers and probation, and contribute reports for processes such as parole and release on temporary licence
- Support and supervise volunteers and students on placement
What you need to bring:
- A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as criminal justice, IAG, counselling, mental health, social care, youth work or childcare)
- Experience of working directly with families and disadvantaged groups, for example casework, assessments, crisis support or multi-agency working
- An understanding of trauma, safeguarding and keeping professional boundaries in a secure setting
- A calm, resilient and organised approach to a busy caseload. (Some evening and weekend work may be required )
- Desirable: experience in the criminal justice system
Why you'll love this job...
- Work that matters: you'll safeguard the wellbeing of women in custody and their children, making sure every family is treated with dignity and heard
- Real development, with regular supervision, appraisal, training and CPD, plus the chance to gain experience across other services within the prison
- A diverse, inclusive and collaborative charity with more than 120 years of experience and a person-centred, trauma-informed way of working
If you want a frontline role where your empathy and resilience make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours
22.5 hours per week: evening and weekend working may be required
Location
Wakefield
30 days annual leave plus BH, EAP, Life Assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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