A pioneering
national charity
working in the criminal justice system, is looking for a part time
Family Support Worker
to 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. Apply today with your CV!
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