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 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 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 click the apply button below
If you want more information about a specific prison, please email HR@ormistonfamilies.org.uk
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 Highpoint
- Salary:
- £10.90 per hour (£19,838 FTE)
- Location:
- HMP Highpoint
- Closing date for all applications:
- 9am, Friday 15th September 2023
Permanent Part-Time
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Based: HMP Highpoint Visitors’ Centres
Working Pattern:
Rota Based weekend positions covering 12 to 5pm on Saturday (5 hours) and 8.30am to 5pm on Sunday (8 hours). Although a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand.
We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Highpoint providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
HMP Highpoint part of 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.
We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.
Ideally 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 sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.
Please Note: You will need to have access to your own transport as HMP Highpoint is not accessible by public transport.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 15th September 2023
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 Wayland (As & When)
- Salary:
- £10.90 per hour
- Location:
- HMP Wayland Visitors’ Centre
- Closing date for all applications:
- Open-ended
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Based: HMP Wayland Visitors’ Centre
As & When roles covering a variety of shift patterns (Wednesday – Monday)
A degree of flexibility will be required to meet operational demand.
We have opportunity to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Wayland providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
HMP Wayland part of 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.
We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.
Ideally 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 sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.
Please Note: You will also need to be able to have access to a car or be driven to the Prison as HMP Wayland is in a remote location and is not accessible via Public Transport.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for all 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 – Prisoner Family Services – HMP Wayland
- Salary:
- £8,785 per annum (FTE £19,838)
- Location:
- HMP Wayland Visitors’ Centre
- Closing date for all applications:
- Open-ended
Salary: £10.90 per hour, £8,785 per annum (FTE £19,838)
Based: HMP Wayland Visitors’ Centre
Working Pattern: 15.5 hours per week based on a rota, working 9am – 5pm Monday and 12:30pm – 4:30pm on other days as below:
- Week 1 – Monday 7.5 hours, Wednesday 4 hours, Thursday 4 hours
- Week 2 – Monday 7.5 hours, Saturday 4 hours, Sunday 4 hours
Although a degree of flexibility will be required to meet operational demand.
We have opportunity to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Wayland providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
HMP Wayland part of 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.
We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.
Ideally 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 sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.
Please Note: You will also need to be able to have access to a car or be driven to the Prison as HMP Wayland is in a remote location and is not accessible via Public Transport.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for all 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
Senior Practitioner – Breaking Barriers Essex
- Salary:
- Starting salary £23,439.73 (pro rata) per annum
- Location:
- Essex
- Closing date for all applications:
- 9am Friday 29th September 2023
Part-time, permanent position; 28 hours per week
The starting salary will be £23,439.73 (pro rata) per annum based on 28 hours per week
Based in Essex
The Breaking Barriers Project is a service which works with Children, Young People (CYP) and Families who have been affected by the imprisonment of a parent or close family member. Our service offers one-to-one support to Children and Young People to maintain a connection with the imprisoned parent/loved one, support their emotional wellbeing and build resilience to enable them to reach their full potential. The work we do plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates and improve outcomes for children and young people.
The role of the post holder is to provide outcome-based support designed to address the needs of children, young people with a parent/carer or close family member in prison who may feel isolated or excluded in their home and community, ensuring that these programmes meet individual need and further the aims of Ormiston Families.
To carry out initial assessments with parents/carers and partner agencies following referrals to the service and identify and agree individual outcomes for children and young people.
To work one to one in the home, schools and other community settings coordinating packages of support with CYP, with other agencies where appropriate, that meet the complex needs of children and young people, reduce risks, improve safety and work towards emotional well-being and development.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner confident in work with children, young people and families to join our dynamic, ambitious team. You will need to organised and self-motivated and have a passion for improving the outcomes for children/young people.
You will need to live in the County of Essex to enable you to carry out the direct work with Children, Young People and Families.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 29th September 2023
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
Senior Practitioner – Breaking Barriers Suffolk
- Salary:
- Starting salary £23,439.73 (pro rata) per annum
- Location:
- Suffolk
- Closing date for all applications:
- 9am Friday 29th September 2023
Part-time, permanent position; 28 hours per week
The starting salary will be £23,439.73 (pro rata) per annum based on 28 hours per week
Based in Suffolk
The Breaking Barriers Project is a service which works with Children, Young People (CYP) and Families who have been affected by the imprisonment of a parent or close family member. Our service offers one-to-one support to Children and Young People to maintain a connection with the imprisoned parent/loved one, support their emotional wellbeing and build resilience to enable them to reach their full potential. The work we do plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates and improve outcomes for children and young people.
The role of the post holder is to provide outcome-based support designed to address the needs of children, young people with a parent/carer or close family member in prison who may feel isolated or excluded in their home and community, ensuring that these programmes meet individual need and further the aims of Ormiston Families.
To carry out initial assessments with parents/carers and partner agencies following referrals to the service and identify and agree individual outcomes for children and young people.
To work one to one in the home, schools and other community settings coordinating packages of support with CYP, with other agencies where appropriate, that meet the complex needs of children and young people, reduce risks, improve safety and work towards emotional well-being and development.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner confident in work with children, young people and families to join our dynamic, ambitious team. You will need to organised and self-motivated and have a passion for improving the outcomes for children/young people.
You will need to live in the County of Suffolk to enable you to carry out the direct work with Children, Young People and Families.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 29th September 2023
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
Team Leader – Breaking Barriers Norfolk & Suffolk
- Salary:
- £28,000 per annum
- Location:
- Norfolk
- Closing date for all applications:
- 9am Friday 25th August 2023
Full time, permanent position; 35 hours per week
Salary Scale £28,000 per annum
Based in Norfolk
The Breaking Barriers Project is a service which works with Children, Young People (CYP) and Families who have been affected by the imprisonment of a parent or close family member. Our service offers one-to-one support to Children and Young People to maintain a connection with the imprisoned parent/loved one, support their emotional wellbeing and build resilience to enable them to reach their full potential. The work we do plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates and improve outcomes for children and young people.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner confident in work with children, young people and families to join our dynamic, ambitious team. You will need to organised and self-motivated.
As Team Leader, you will balance case management as well as line-manage of the Breaking Barriers Practitioners in the Norfolk & Suffolk areas and lead a collaborative approach to setting best practice and a passion for improving the safety, health and resilience of children and young people.
You will be experienced in carrying out initial assessments with parents/carers and partner agencies and identify and agree individual outcomes for children and young people.
To work one to one in the home, schools and other community settings coordinating packages of support with CYP, with other agencies where appropriate, that meet the complex needs of children and young people, reduce risks, improve safety and work towards emotional well-being and development.
You will need to live in the County of Norfolk to enable you to carry out the direct work with Children, Young People and Families.
For further information and to apply please click the apply button below
Closing date for all applications: 9am Friday 25th August 2023
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