At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical and emotional support to families visiting loved ones in prison.
- Company: Join POPS, a charity dedicated to supporting families affected by incarceration.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour with flexible part-time hours and meaningful work.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow and learn.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families during challenging times.
- Qualifications: Empathy, teamwork skills, and a passion for supporting diverse communities.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Responsible to: POPS’ Family Engagement Lead
Hours: 12 per week (Tues afternoons and Sat and Sun 12.15 - 16.15)
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
The post-holder will work as part of a team to provide practical and emotional advice and support to all visitors. Working within the prison may be required on occasions. Work as part of a team to the wider POPS’ staff team, to ensure that children visiting enjoy a wide range of play activities and experiences on visit sessions and also on scheduled family day events, to improve the quality of the prison visiting experience for children.
Family Support Worker – HMP Garth in Leyland 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.
