Visit Centre / Play Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barracks Road, Wigan, WN2 5TH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | POPS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | VCPWHind |
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Job Title: Visit Centre / Play worker
Location: HMP Hindley
Hours: 14 hours per week
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Purpose of the Post:
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.
Accountability: POPS’ Lead Family Engagement Worker
Main Tasks:
• Work on a shift pattern rota basis, which includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays
• Operate within Safeguarding POPS and Prison Safeguarding policy and practices
• Develop and implement a programme of varied play activities, considering the needs and ages of the children visiting the prison.
• Ensure all activities consider neuro divergent conditions and other additional needs of children
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment for children
• Prepare and ensure age-appropriate play activities are available on all prison visit sessions, additional family days and special visit events.
• Ensure that all play activities are set out prior to commencement of all visits
• Supervise visit hall play area during all visits
• Maintain hygiene of equipment through regular cleaning
• Maintain documented records where required
• Cover other areas of POPS’ service delivery if required.
• Comply with POPS and Prison policies and procedures.
• Undertake mandatory training and additional CPD activities when required
• Carry out additional relevant tasks as assigned by line manager.
Location: HMP Hindley
Hours: 14 hours per week
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Purpose of the Post:
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.
Accountability: POPS’ Lead Family Engagement Worker
Main Tasks:
• Work on a shift pattern rota basis, which includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays
• Operate within Safeguarding POPS and Prison Safeguarding policy and practices
• Develop and implement a programme of varied play activities, considering the needs and ages of the children visiting the prison.
• Ensure all activities consider neuro divergent conditions and other additional needs of children
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment for children
• Prepare and ensure age-appropriate play activities are available on all prison visit sessions, additional family days and special visit events.
• Ensure that all play activities are set out prior to commencement of all visits
• Supervise visit hall play area during all visits
• Maintain hygiene of equipment through regular cleaning
• Maintain documented records where required
• Cover other areas of POPS’ service delivery if required.
• Comply with POPS and Prison policies and procedures.
• Undertake mandatory training and additional CPD activities when required
• Carry out additional relevant tasks as assigned by line manager.