Team Leader Prison Visits

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary £27000 - £33000 per annum + Monday to Friday working pattern
LocationNorth Yorkshire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMBCJ292929111_1747904564

Job description

Do you have experience managing a project, community or custodial resource? Do you have strong leadership and managerial experience? Are you passionate about working in the criminal justice or custodial system?

My client is a leading charity who provide services in prisons and the probation service for recovery and custodial projects.

I am looking for a Team Leader to lead the Prison Visits Centre for a brand new, category C prison based just outside of York.

The Visits Team Leader is a permanent full time role paying £27,000 - £33,000 per annum on a Monday to Friday working pattern 37 hours, with some flexibility required for special events.

The successful candidate must have

  • Experience managing a Project, Resource, Day Centre preferably within a custodial, prison or community environment
  • Strong managerial and leadership experience
  • Knowledge of managing databases, scheduling, project or resource management
  • Experience working with families and creating strong stakeholder relationships

You role will be to

  • Manage the smooth day to day running of the Prison Visits Centre
  • Create a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors
  • Manage Visit Receptionists and Play Workers
  • Ensure all visit sessions and special events are completed within health and safety, security and custodial protocols
  • Manage the visit scheduling, database and administration

If you are looking for an exciting new role in a brand new modern prison, apply now!