Based: HMP Kirklevington Grange (37.5 hours)
Fixed Term Contract until September 2022, with possibility of extension
Nepacs is a regional charity which supports positive futures for prisoners and their families.
We are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker based at HMP Kirklevington Grange. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with prison and other partner agencies.
As a Family Support Worker you will deliver 1:1 casework to aid in building and maintaining family ties, whilst ensuring appropriate community support is in place prior to release. Working closely with Nepacs colleagues, you will also deliver our Heading Home programme to promote family ties and to support resettlement through activities, such as special family visits.
Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience of working with families and disadvantaged groups in a multi agency environment and a relevant degree or qualification in social care and a passion for making a difference.
This contract is fixed term and is subject to Prison Service vetting, DBS checks and pre employment checks.
We welcome applications from people from all sectors of our diverse communities and all backgrounds; including ex-offenders (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
Contact
Nepacs
recruitment@nepacs.co.uk
The closing date for this job is 27 September 2021 - 5:00pm.