At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families of clients, assess needs, and deliver tailored interventions.
- Company: Join a passionate charity with over 50 years of experience in recovery support.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, continuous training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care, excellent communication, and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and passionate team at HMP Wayland as a Family Support Worker. This role requires you to support the families of those we support in our care. You will assess the needs of family members by completing a comprehensive assessment and, with the family member, a SMART care plan. You will have the opportunity to facilitate family days for those you support and deliver group interventions for those you work with. You will have flexibility to promote and develop the service.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday 08:00–16:00. You will have 25 days (plus bank holidays) which will rise by one day for every year you work to a maximum of 30 days. Starting salary is £26,298 rising to a potential £28,000 in line with our yearly appraisal process.
Your main role will be to support the families of our clients who either have substance use issues themselves or who need support with the challenges of having a loved one in custody. Part of your role will be to work with our clients to deliver specific tailor-made interventions around family relationships and relationship building. You will be required to work directly with offenders delivering effective care-planned support using appropriate models, interventions, and approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of the client group. Previous experience of working within rehabilitation, treatment, and re-offending prevention services would be beneficial.
To join us as a Family Support Worker at HMP Wayland, you will need:
- Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field
- Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
- Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word and familiarity with database management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
Your Rewards:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better
This post will be subject to prison security clearance and it is a condition of employment that your vaccination status is recorded where necessary.
