Job Description
Children and Young Peoples Practitioner
Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £25,642 per annum (£8,205.60 actual earnings per annum)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 12 hours per week (Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Minerva Recruitment is excited to support our client in recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Children and Young Peoples Practitioner to join their team in Woking, Surrey.
About the Role:
This is a frontline role offering essential support to families within the prison system. As a Children and Young Peoples Practitioner, you will provide guidance and practical assistance to children, young people, and their families. You will also support family-centred services, including casework, family-focused interventions, and ensuring family visits are positive and meaningful experiences for everyone involved.
Key Responsibilities:
Offer advice and support to prisoners and their families to foster stronger, healthier relationships.
Lead engaging activities for children, including play sessions, homework clubs, and Storytime, promoting development and family bonding.
Manage a caseload, assess family needs, and guide families through the support process.
Work collaboratively with your team to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for families.
Ensure that family visits are positive, especially for children of all ages, making it a supportive and enriching experience.
What We Are Looking For:
Previous experience working with children and families, ideally in a family services or prison environment.
A compassionate and motivated individual who is eager to make a real difference.
Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
A commitment to providing high-quality, respectful, and caring support.
Benefits
Generous Holiday allowance
Season Ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Charity worker discounts
Enhanced maternity package
Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups
EAP scheme
Life assurance
Interested?
For more information about this rewarding role, please contact Emma at Minerva Recruitment on 01206 584170 (option 2). We look forward to hearing from you!
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