Family Engagement Worker - Remand
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,043.50 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus 3% pension contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston PR1 5AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | POPS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | FEWremand |
Summary
Working within the prison establishment and in the community in the Preston area, the focus of the role is to ensure prisoners on remand at HMP Preston, their children, families have access to advice, guidance and 1-1 support to enable positive and supportive relationships to be maintained throughout the remand period and enable family members to prepare effectively for court appearances and next steps.
MAIN TASKS
Ensure all prisoners on remand are made aware of POPS’ family support service on induction into the establishment.
Support prisoners on remand and their loved ones to retain positive relationships and communication during the remand period
Work both inside the prison and in the community in the Preston area
Develop individual action plans to ensure need are met and outcomes achieved
Host online or face to face family information forums to provide information regarding the remand process.
Engage with appropriate community agencies in the Preston area to respond to the identified needs of prisoners’ children, families. Including signposting where appropriate
Provide 1-1 support for family members via online or face to face in the community for Preston based families
Provide support for those prisoners on remand not receiving visits
Maintain accurate case management information using POPS’ IT based CRM system.
Communicate with prison Offender Management Unit, Prison Key Workers and other agencies to ensure appropriately and timely sharing of information
Attend and contribute to prison-based meetings when required
Participate in training that is considered relevant to the post.
To work flexibly, 5 days per week (daytime hours) over Monday - Saturday on a rota basis
Ensure all POPS’ and prison relevant policies and procedures are adhered too.
Carry out additional relevant tasks as assigned by line manager.
MAIN TASKS
Ensure all prisoners on remand are made aware of POPS’ family support service on induction into the establishment.
Support prisoners on remand and their loved ones to retain positive relationships and communication during the remand period
Work both inside the prison and in the community in the Preston area
Develop individual action plans to ensure need are met and outcomes achieved
Host online or face to face family information forums to provide information regarding the remand process.
Engage with appropriate community agencies in the Preston area to respond to the identified needs of prisoners’ children, families. Including signposting where appropriate
Provide 1-1 support for family members via online or face to face in the community for Preston based families
Provide support for those prisoners on remand not receiving visits
Maintain accurate case management information using POPS’ IT based CRM system.
Communicate with prison Offender Management Unit, Prison Key Workers and other agencies to ensure appropriately and timely sharing of information
Attend and contribute to prison-based meetings when required
Participate in training that is considered relevant to the post.
To work flexibly, 5 days per week (daytime hours) over Monday - Saturday on a rota basis
Ensure all POPS’ and prison relevant policies and procedures are adhered too.
Carry out additional relevant tasks as assigned by line manager.
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