Current vacancies
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As & When Family Support Worker Roles – Within our Prisons across East of England
- Salary:
- £10.90 per hr
- Location:
- HMP Whitemoor, HMP Chelmsford, HMP Wayland, HMP Norwich, HMP Highpoint, HMP Warren Hill, HMP Hollesley Bay, HMP Bure
- Closing date for all applications:
- On-Going
As & When roles covering a variety of shift patterns (Thursday – Monday)
Salary: £10.90 per hr
Based in Our Visitors’ Centre in the following locations
HMP Whitemoor, HMP Chelmsford, HMP Wayland, HMP Norwich, HMP Highpoint, HMP Warren Hill, HMP Hollesley Bay, HMP Bure
We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Support Teams working within the visitors’ centres at the above prisons.
Please Note – HMP Whitemoor is part of the HMP High Security Estate and offers a unique opportunity work in this restricted yet high profile environment. You will be required to obtain and retain additional enhanced security vetting above that required for the main HMP Estate
The main HMP Estate offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.
The Ormiston Families teams based at our prisons provide support, information and a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
We are excited to be growing and transforming our services for children, families and young people, and will be focused on improving our quality and availability of services and so it is a great time to consider joining us.
We are seeking As & When Family Support Workers to assist the team in providing additional cover with the effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre and Tea Bar and Play Area in the prison visits hall, to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children and families and helping to maintain family relationships.
To be successful you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills and embrace a non-judgemental work ethic
You will also need to be able to have access to a car or be driven as most prisons are not accessible via Public Transport.
For further information and to apply please visit our website https://www.ormiston.org/work-with-us/
Closing date for applications: On-Going
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Employee Privacy Policy
Ormiston Families collects and processes personal data relating to its employees to manage the employment relationship.
Please download and read our Employee Privacy Policy before applying.
Application Pack
Family Support Worker – HMP Whitemoor
- Salary:
- £19,838 to £21,322 (FTE) per annum
- Location:
- HMP Whitemoor Visitors’ Centre
- Closing date for all applications:
- Open-ended
Permanent Part-time post working either 15 hours per week or 10 hours per week average over 2 weeks based on roster covering Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Salary: £19,838 to £21,322 (FTE) per annum
Salary for 15 hours per week: £8,502 to £9,138 per annum pro rata
Based in HMP Whitemoor Visitors’ Centre
The Ormiston Families team is based at HMP Whitemoor. We provide support, information and a personal welcome for first-time visitors to help them access the services available to them.
We are excited to be growing and transforming our services for children, families and young people, and will be focused on improving our quality and availability of services and so it is a great time to consider joining us.
We are seeking a Family Support Worker to assist with the effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre and Tea Bar and Play Area in the prison visits hall, to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children and families and helping to maintain family relationships.
To be successful you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
The position is part-time with the working day being 5 hours from 12-5pm either:
- Working Thursday, Saturday and Sunday making a weekly hours of 15 hours per week.
- OR an alternating roster pattern of 15 hours (Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) and 5 hours (Thursday) making an average weekly hours of 10 hours.
You will also need to be able to have access to a car or be driven to the Prison as HMP Whitemoor is in a remote location and is not accessible via Public Transport.
For further information and to apply please visit our website https://www.ormiston.org/work-with-us/
Closing date for applications: This post will remain open until we feel we have received sufficient acceptable applications. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at anytime, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Employee Privacy Policy
Ormiston Families collects and processes personal data relating to its employees to manage the employment relationship.
Please download and read our Employee Privacy Policy before applying.
Application Pack
Family Support Worker – HMP Highpoint
- Salary:
- £19,838 to £21,322 per annum (pro-rata £9,635 to £10,356)
- Location:
- Stradishall
- Closing date for all applications:
- Open-ended
Part-Time, permanent
17 hours per week, to be worked over Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Starting salary: £19,838 to £21,322 (£9,635 to £10,356 pro-rata) per annum
The Ormiston Families team is based at HMP Highpoint North and South. We provide support, information and a personal welcome for first-time visitors to help them access the services available to them.
We are excited to be growing and transforming our services for children, families and young people, and will be focused on improving our quality and availability of services and so it is a great time to consider joining us.
We are seeking a Family Support Worker to assist with the effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre. The post holder will also facilitate play in the play area within the prison visits hall; ensuring prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience.
To be successful you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications: This post will remain open until we feel we have received sufficient acceptable applications. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at anytime, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Employee Privacy Policy
Ormiston Families collects and processes personal data relating to its employees to manage the employment relationship.
Please download and read our Employee Privacy Policy before applying.