JIGSAW VISITORS CENTRE (HMP Wealstun)

Job Vacancy

1 x Senior Family Engagement worker (30 hours)

Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Salary NJC Scale 5 point 16 £29,527 pro rota (Actual salary £23,941) 

The Jigsaw Visitors’ Centre is looking to appoint someone to be Based in the prison setting of HMP Wealstun, you will lead a small team to deliver the family services in HMP Wealstun in line with the establishment’s requirements, which will involve the following family services: a welcoming visitor centre facility; play and children’s services, family engagement case work, and family support to families of prisoners

It is essential that you have experience of working with families, casework management experience, excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. Additionally, you will need to have the ability to relate sensitively to the needs of prisoners and their families as well as having some knowledge of the criminal justice sector.

The role will involve travelling to HMP Leeds for meetings, access to a car is essential for travelling 

For a job description, person specification and application form or an informal chat about the post please contact Lee Stephenson on 0113 2032771 or email: Lee.stephenson@jigsawcharity.org  

Closing date is Thursday 5th June 2025 at 12.00 Noon

Interview Date is Wednesday 11th June 2025

Please note we do not accept CV’s. To apply please complete the form in the application pack.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.