Family Support Worker (14 Hours)
Prison Advice and Care Trust
10/21/2025
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker at HMP Lewes, you will assist families visiting prisoners by providing support, advice, and guidance. Your role includes facilitating visits, managing play services for children, and ensuring a welcoming environment in the Visitor Centre.
Responsibilities
- Support families during prison visits.
- Facilitate family days and play services.
- Provide advice and guidance to visitors.
- Manage visitor centre operations.
- Collaborate with various agencies.
Requirements
- Experience working with families in challenging environments.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Ability to manage a demanding workload.
- Experience in planning and developing family support services.
Benefits
- Free advice, information, and counselling services.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Corporate eye care scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Professional development training opportunities.
Compensation
To be discussed.
Location & Schedule
HMP Lewes, 14 hours per week.
How to Apply
Please complete an application form to apply.