HMP Manchester Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: HMP Manchester
Salary: £9.50 per Hour
Hours: 13 Hours per Week
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The post-holder will work as part of a team to provide practical and emotional support to all visitors as part of the contractual service delivery at HMP Manchester. The primary area of work will be the prison visitor centre.
MAIN TASKS
Activities
Meet and greet family members and visitors in the prison visitor centre.
Contribute to ensuring a friendly and approachable environment for visitors.
Provide practical and emotional support to prisoners and their families.
Operate the tea bar within visitor centre/hall when required.
Carry out administrative tasks in respect of booking in visitors.
Supervise play activities in designated play areas when required.
Support POPS’ Family Services Lead in the co-ordination and delivery of family forums when required.
Adhere to POPS policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with prison policies and procedures.
Participate in training that is considered relevant to the post.
Undertake any other relevant duties as requested.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Flexible approach to the role, including working weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HMP Manchester Support Worker roles across POPS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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