East Riding of Yorkshire Salary:
£22,000 per annum We are looking for a
Connections Visits Whole Family Play Facilitator . This is an exciting new opportunity to join our new Prison - HMP Millsike. We are The Forward Trust, a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years, we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. What you will be doing? The Prison Visits Play Facilitator role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and engaging play environment for children visiting their family member in prison. The primary objective is to mitigate the emotional stress of prison visits, fostering positive interactions between children and their loved ones. This role requires a compassionate individual who can create a warm and inviting atmosphere and facilitate age-appropriate play, ensuring all activities are inclusive and supportive of the children's emotional and social needs. What are we looking for? Experience working with children, particularly in stressful or unusual environments Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work sensitively with diverse groups Ability to handle sensitive situations/information with discretion and professionalism Skilled in communication, presenting, data, written and verbal A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly Flexibility to meet the needs of the service as it develops The ability to engage effectively with the client group, as applicable NVQ Level 2 (childcare) Trauma-informed care practices What we offer: Training and development opportunities Flexible working Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part-time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply: If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Apply Here Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
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