Centre Co-ordinator

Early Years Scotland is looking for an exceptional person to work within the EYS Family Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss, East Dunbartonshire.

The Co-ordinator will facilitate, manage, and oversee the running of the Family Visitor Centre, line manage a Family Engagement Practitioner, a Family Support Worker and co-ordinate the contribution of volunteers. They will liaise and work alongside prison staff and community-based organisations to develop the provision and the services available to visitors to ensure the three core functions:

• Improve the visits experience for people visiting their family member or loved ones in prison.
• Allow families to access independent and impartial advice, information and support, which meets their needs.
• Voice the needs of families affected by imprisonment to the prison they work alongside.

The Early Years Scotland team will provide a range of services, advice, support and information as required to suit the needs of the children and families in their visits and in their daily lives.

Post Details (all pay and allowances are pro-rata and subject to continued funding)

• 30 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum (includes 1 weekend in 3, 1 – 4.30pm and evening work 12.30pm – 7.30pm)
• Salary starting at £27,360 FTE per annum
• Fixed Term to 31 March 2025 (subject to continued funding)
• 20 days annual leave in the first year of service rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per year
• A range of staff benefits including:

– Provision of regular professional learning sessions on a range of topics relevant to your post
– 5% employer pension contribution from 3 months’ service
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Paid sick leave entitlement on a service-related increasing scale
– Support for professional learning qualifications
– Enhanced maternity/adoption leave pay for eligible staff

Applicants must have relevant professional qualification (e.g., health or social care, management or other) with relevant experience for the role.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Tracey Thompson, Service Manager at [email protected] for more information, or submit a cover letter no later than Monday 14th October 2024 detailing your interest and suitability for the role along with an up to date CV to [email protected]