Family Support Worker at HMP Peterborough

at  Sodexo

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

• Location: HMP Peterborough
• Working hours: 37.5 per week
• Salary: Up to £26,878.16
• Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer
  We are seeking a Family support worker to join our team at HMP Peterborough.
  At HMP Peterborough, we are dedicated to creating that reality, where prisoners remain connected to their loved ones throughout their time in custody and beyond.
  By partnering with the Family Matters team and the mother and Baby Unit, we offer swift, compassionate support and expert advice, ensuring that every family member is heard, and every child associated with our facility is safeguarded. Our mission? To be a lifeline for those inside and a shield for those they cherish outside.
  Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

• You will be expected to maintain relationships with internal and external partners and keep prisoners informed and engaged.
• Work in partnership with the Family Matters team, Mother and Baby Unit, Visits and other areas within the prison to maintain public protection and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Provide face-to-face support to prisoners and visitors.
• To be considered for this role you need to be comfortable working closely with prisoners.
• You must communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including social services and probation, as required.
• To provide a rapid response to provide high quality support, offer advice and signpost prisoners and families.
• Establish good relationships and lines of communication with all functions within the prison including Visits, Mother and Baby Unit, Security, Offender Management, Safer Custody, Chaplaincy etc.
• Assist the prison in fulfilling its responsibilities in reducing the risk of reoffending and help maintain public safety.
• Previous experience as a social worker with families/children is desirable