Job Description

Job Title:

Visit Centre / Play Worker

Location: HMP Haverigg

Salary: 12.21 per Hour

Responsible To: POPS Family Service Manager

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.

MAIN 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. Meet and greet all visitors to the establishment. Ensure a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors. Provide practical and emotional support to prisoners and their families. To maintain confidentiality and security of information. Update notice boards and information stands with relevant information of relevance as directed. Carry out administrative tasks in respect of booking in visitors, including check visitor ID documentation where required. Liaison with prison staff, including visits and security staff to ensure close co-operation in the smooth and efficient reception for of visitors to the prison. Access and update POPS' in house case management system for reporting purposes. Serve hot and cold drinks to visitors if required. Assist with arrangement and delivery of Family Forums when required. Comply with POPS and Prison policies and procedures, including Security, Health and Safety and Safeguarding. Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by the Lead Family Engagement worker. Flexible approach to the role, including working weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10.5 per week

Work Location: In person