Job Description

Job Title:

Play Worker

Location:

HMP Fosse Way.

Salary:

12.21 per Hour.

Responsible To:

POPS' Family Service Manager.

Hours:

20 per Week ( Monday to Sunday shift patten applies)

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The purpose of the post is to 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 prison visit sessions and family day events. The post holder will oversee play area within the prison visit room hall, providing a range of play activities for 2-5 yr olds who are visiting the establishment. In addition, the post holder will prepare a range of tabletop activities for older children to engage in with the person they are visiting.

TASKS

Ensure age-appropriate play activities are available and supervised on all prison visit sessions and additional family day/ special visit events.

Arrange and implement a programme of varied play activities, considering the needs and ages of the children visiting the prison.

Ensure that all play activities are fully planned and set out before children access the play area.

Maintain hygiene of equipment through regular cleaning.

Work on a rota/shift basis, including weekends and bank holidays.

Comply with POPS and Prison Policy and Procedures, including Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements

Attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.

Participate in training, relevant to the post as required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person