POPS is a Charity set up to support the loved ones of those in prison and on community sentence. The Charity was founded by prisoners’ families in 1988, we currently provide Family Support services in 15 prisons across Bristol, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Leicester, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire .
POPS values of diversity. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Working as part of POPS’ staff team the purpose of the post is to ensure that children visiting enjoy a wide range of play activities during prison visit sessions and family day events. The post holder will oversee play area within the prison visit room hall, providing a range of play activities for 2-5 yr olds, in addition, the post holder will prepare a range of tabletop activities for older children to engage in with the person they are visiting their loved one.
Submit your application by email to recruitment@pops.org.uk
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: TBC
Based within the prison establishment, the focus of the role is to ensure prisoners, their children, families, and significant others have access to advice, guidance and 1-1 support to enable positive and supportive relationships to be maintained throughout the custodial sentence and prepare effectively for release and resettlement.
As part of the POPS team the post holder will provide a welcoming, supportive and family-focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors. The role combines visitor centre support, play provision and refreshment services to help create a positive visit experience that promotes and maintains family relationships throughout a custodial sentence and supports preparation for release and resettlement.
As part of the POPS team the post holder will provide a welcoming, supportive and family-focused service to prisoners’ children, families and visitors. The role combines visitor centre support, play provision and refreshment services to help create a positive visit experience that promotes and maintains family relationships throughout a custodial sentence and supports preparation for release and resettlement.