At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a welcoming environment and support visitors at HMP Dovegate.
- Company: POPS, a charity dedicated to supporting families of prisoners.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, meaningful work, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- 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 and welcomes 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 purpose of the post is to staff the visit centre at HMP Dovegate, 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, to ensure prisoners' children, families, and visitors are able to maintain positive and supportive relationships throughout the custodial sentence and prepare effectively for release and resettlement.
Closing Date: TBC
Visit Centre Worker – HMP Dovegate 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.
