At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a welcoming environment and support families visiting HMP Fosse Way.
- Company: POPS, a charity dedicated to supporting families of prisoners.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, diverse workplace, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and contribute to meaningful change in the community.
- Why this job: Help families maintain connections and support during tough times.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Responsible to: POPS' Family Service Manager
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Permanent
About POPS
POPS is a Charity set up to support the loved ones of those in prison and on community sentence. The Charity was founded by prisoners’ families in 1988, we currently provide Family Support services in 15 prisons across Bristol, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Leicester, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire. POPS values diversity. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Purpose of the post
To staff the visit centre at HMP Fosseway, creating and maintaining a welcoming environment and to meet and greet all visitors to the establishment. The post holder will provide information, practical advice and emotional support to visitors where necessary, ensuring prisoners’ children, families and visitors are able to maintain positive and supportive relationships throughout the custodial sentence and to prepare effectively for release and resettlement.
Visit Centre Worker – HMP Fosse Way in Leicester employer: POPS
POPS is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of families affected by incarceration. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside flexible working hours tailored to suit individual needs. Working at HMP Wakefield not only offers the chance to engage directly with families in need but also provides unique opportunities to contribute to a vital cause within the community.
