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Would you like a role where you can create systemic change in prison healthcare?
Listen to Families is an innovative new service to improve prison healthcare by involving families and carers more proactively in
the process. A pilot project - the first of its kind - has been running in London for around 18 months. It seeks to create
mechanisms and opportunities for families to be heard and influence how healthcare services are delivered and developed.
The service listens to the views and experiences of families, feeds that back to the NHS and providers, makes recommendations
about where improvements could be made, and works with them to co-produce solutions with people who have lived experience.
This role holder will set up a similar pilot project in four prisons in the South East – HMPs Elmley, Downview, Huntercombe and
Aylesbury. This is an opportunity for someone to join and shape the delivery of the project from the day one.
We're looking for:
1. A good understanding of service user engagement practices and methodologies.
2. Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and the complex/vulnerable nature of our service users.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the diverse needs of prisoners and their families, including those from marginalised
communities.
4. Experience of service user involvement with diverse groups, ideally including people who have been affected by the criminal
justice system.
We would welcome applications from people who have lived experience – that could be as a family member of someone in prison; or as
someone who has been in prison.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative
services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have
resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of
every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high
standards of quality in all that we do.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions
(appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of
identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/ MoJ Security Prison Vetting, satisfactory employer references
covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements
may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.