Play Worker (HMP Fosse Way)

POPS (Partners of Prisoners & Families Support Group) 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 14 prisons across the North West and Yorkshire.

We have recently partnered with SERCO, who have been commissioned by HMPPS to manage the newly built  prison, HMP Fosse Way, in Leicester. POPS is contracted by Serco to provide family & relationship support to those visiting a loved one at HMP Fosse Way.

This is an exciting time to become involved in the delivery and development of our Family Service as at HMP Fosse Way, we are looking for people who can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of our organisation to join and be a part of our new POPS team. Training for the role will be given.  

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.  

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.

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