Family Support Worker at HMP Peterborough

• Location: HMP Peterborough
• Working hours: 37.5 per week
• Salary:Up to £26,878.16
• Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer

We are seeking a Family support workerto join our team at HMP Peterborough.

At HMP Peterborough, we are dedicated to creating that reality, where prisoners remain connected to their loved ones throughout their time in custody and beyond.

By partnering with the Family Matters team and the mother and Baby Unit, we offer swift, compassionate support and expert advice, ensuring that every family member is heard, and every child associated with our facility is safeguarded. Our mission? To be a lifeline for those inside and a shield for those they cherish outside.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Experience and knowledge requirement for this role:

• You will be expected to maintain relationships with internal and external partners and keep prisoners informed and engaged.
• Work in partnership with the Family Matters team, Mother and Baby Unit, Visits and other areas within the prison to maintain public protection and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Provide face-to-face support to prisoners and visitors.
• To be considered for this role you need to be comfortable working closely with prisoners.
• You must communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including social services and probation, as required.
• To provide a rapid response to provide high quality support, offer advice and signpost prisoners and families.
• Establish good relationships and lines of communication with all functions within the prison including Visits, Mother and Baby Unit, Security, Offender Management, Safer Custody, Chaplaincy etc.
• Assist the prison in fulfilling its responsibilities in reducing the risk of reoffending and help maintain public safety.
• Previous experience as a social worker with families/children is desirable

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you.

In addition, we offer:

• Wide range of Employee benefits
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today!