Job Description

Assist with booking in all domestic, professional visitors in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the local security strategies. Support families with any issues presenting in the Visitor Centre and liaising with family workers, assisting when required. To work in partnership with prison staff and a wide range of multi-agency professionals to ensure children and families receive the relevant support to meet their needs. Managing cash and property deposits from families to ensure the prisoner receives his items. Liaising with internal departments throughout the establishment. Manage telephone calls from families and other internal and external agencies. Assist with transport booking when needed. Open and closing of the Visitor Centre as required. Maintaining prisoner records and paperwork. To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment. To work cooperatively with children's services, health agencies and other community based services, to provide the most effective service for children, young people and families. To contribute to Service development. To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures where appropriate. Commitment to ongoing professional development - either through optional or mandatory training where required. This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with the position. To work with children, young people and their families, on a one to one or group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes. Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role The duties and responsibilities listed within this job description are not exhaustive and the job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time.

Summary

As a Family Support Worker, you will be instrumental in providing essential support and guidance to families, particularly those with children. This role requires a strong background in working with children, ensuring their well-being and development. You will collaborate closely with families to identify their needs and connect them with appropriate resources and services. The organisation expects you to foster positive relationships, promote healthy family dynamics, and advocate for the best interests of children. Your dedication will significantly impact the lives of families in our community.

Qualifications

Proven experience working with children in various settings Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build rapport with families and children Problem-solving skills to address family needs effectively
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person