Family Support Worker - 14.5 hours
| Company: | Prison Advice and Care Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,227.50 per annum FTE; £10,141.30 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bicester, OX25 1PZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Role overview
Role overview
As Family Visit Support and Play Worker you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor
centre services include play and children’s services; and a catering service.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment,
ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a
demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact’s family work and also have
knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore you will have excellent interpersonal/customer service
communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies.
What Pact Offer:
Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme,
life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training
events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported
by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of this post please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.
* PACT reserves the right to close applications early if sufficient applications are received.
Other information:
Rolling 2 week Rota - Daily working pattern: Week 1 – Wednesday 12-4.30 Saturday 11.30-4.30 Sunday 11.30-4.30 Week 2 - 3 days from
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday _ 1 x 4.5hrs & 2 x 5hr shifts
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to
post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note
that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
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