Jigsaw Visitors Centre

Jigsaw Visitors Centre Jigsaw Visitors Centre is a charity which aims to keep families connected to loved ones who are currently in HMP Leeds/ HMP Wealstun.

Supporting a loved one in prison whilst raising a family?The impact of imprisonment doesn't stop at the prison gates.If ...
16/06/2026

Supporting a loved one in prison whilst raising a family?

The impact of imprisonment doesn't stop at the prison gates.

If you're caring for children, managing day-to-day life and supporting a loved one in prison, Inside Out is here to help.

💙 Emotional support
💙 Practical guidance
💙 Peer support
💙 Support for the whole family

📩 Send us a message to find out more.

Employment Opportunities at Jigsaw Visitors Centre EARLY HELP INSIDE OUT FAMILY OUTREACH WORKERPost: ​​Early Help Insid...
05/06/2026

Employment Opportunities at Jigsaw Visitors Centre

EARLY HELP INSIDE OUT FAMILY OUTREACH WORKER

Post: ​​Early Help Inside Out Family Outreach Worker (1 post available)

Location:​Bradford (with travel to Jigsaw office at HMP Leeds once per week)

Contract: ​30 hours per week, including every Wednesday

Salary: NJC Scale point 12 £27,711 pro rota (Actual salary £22,168)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative, Inside Out service, which aims to alleviate the impact of parental imprisonment and support children and families in West Yorkshire to thrive.

The Early Help Inside Out Family Outreach Worker is a new role, that extends and embeds the Inside Out support service into Bradford’s Early Help offer. You will provide direct support to parents/carers and children (aged 5-18) in Bradford, who have a loved-one in prison, as well as to professionals supporting families. Support will be provided through Family Hub drop-in clinics, parent/carer peer support groups and children and young people’s activity groups. Alongside family support, you will work with the Inside Out Strategic Lead to deliver awareness raising and capacity building sessions with Early Help practitioners, to increase understanding about the impact of imprisonment on children.

You will be experienced in providing strengths-based, trauma informed, person-centred support (one to one and group work) to children and families. You will be skilled in interagency working, committed to a ‘Think Family’ approach and ideally have a good understanding about the potential impact of parental imprisonment on children and families.

The role will involve travelling across Bradford for meetings, delivering support to children and families in their communities and supporting delivery of training sessions, access to a car is essential.

Please note we do not accept CV. To apply please complete the form in the application pack.

If you would like to discuss this Jigsaw opportunity, please contact Lee Stephenson by telephone: 0113 2032771 or email: [email protected]

This post is funded until March 2028 with the intention of more funding being sourced post March 2028

The closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 29th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 9th July 2026 at HMP Leeds. Start date will be 1st August 2026.

Meet Chantelle👋We’d like to reintroduce Chantelle, our dedicated Outreach Worker on the Inside Out project.Chantelle wor...
02/06/2026

Meet Chantelle👋

We’d like to reintroduce Chantelle, our dedicated Outreach Worker on the Inside Out project.

Chantelle works directly with children, young people and families who are affected by parental imprisonment, providing emotional support, practical guidance and opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences.

Through one-to-one support, group activities and partnership working with schools and professionals, Chantelle helps ensure that children and young people feel heard, supported and less alone during what can be an incredibly challenging time.

Chantelle is passionate about giving every child the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances, and is committed to raising awareness of the impact imprisonment can have on families.

If you’d like to find out more about the support available through the Inside Out project, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.

Meet Sophie! 👋We’d like to reintroduce Sophie, our dedicated Outreach Worker on the Inside Out project.Sophie works dire...
01/06/2026

Meet Sophie! 👋

We’d like to reintroduce Sophie, our dedicated Outreach Worker on the Inside Out project.

Sophie works directly with children, young people and families who are affected by parental imprisonment, providing emotional support, practical guidance and opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences.

Through one-to-one support, group activities and partnership working with schools and professionals, Sophie helps ensure that children and young people feel heard, supported and less alone during what can be an incredibly challenging time.

Sophie is passionate about giving every child the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances, and is committed to raising awareness of the impact imprisonment can have on families.

If you’d like to find out more about the support available through the Inside Out project, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.

We have just completed another powerful prison-based workshop at HMP Leeds for professionals, focused on the impact impr...
15/05/2026

We have just completed another powerful prison-based workshop at HMP Leeds for professionals, focused on the impact imprisonment has on children and families.

We were incredibly fortunate to hear honest and insightful contributions from four prisoners, alongside valuable discussions with prison officers and the Governor. These conversations gave professionals a real insight into the experiences, emotions, and challenges families face when a loved one is in prison.

The feedback from the day has been amazing, and we are so grateful to everyone who attended, contributed, and engaged so openly throughout the session.

At the Inside Out Project, we are passionate about creating spaces that connect professionals with the realities children and families experience, helping build understanding, compassion, and better support systems for this often hidden group.

We are already looking forward to running more workshops at HMP Wealstun later this year and continuing to connect professionals, raise awareness, and be loud about the needs of children and families affected by imprisonment — and how the Inside Out service can support them.

13/05/2026

Children affected by parental imprisonment are often one of the most overlooked groups experiencing adverse childhood experiences.

Research consistently highlights the long-term impact imprisonment can have on a child’s emotional wellbeing, education, relationships, and mental health — particularly when support is not available early.
At the Inside Out Project, we believe trauma-informed, relationship-based support is essential in helping children and families navigate the challenges associated with imprisonment.

By creating safe spaces, strengthening emotional resilience, and supporting healthy relationships, early intervention services can play a significant role in improving outcomes for children and reducing long-term social and emotional harm.

Supporting children affected by imprisonment is not just a family issue — it is an education, health, wellbeing, and community issue.

Collaboration between schools, early years settings, family services, and community organisations is vital to ensure these children are seen, heard, and supported.

13/05/2026

Children affected by parental imprisonment are often one of the most overlooked groups experiencing adverse childhood experiences.

Research consistently highlights the long-term impact imprisonment can have on a child’s emotional wellbeing, education, relationships, and mental health — particularly when support is not available early.
At the Inside Out Project, we believe trauma-informed, relationship-based support is essential in helping children and families navigate the challenges associated with imprisonment.

By creating safe spaces, strengthening emotional resilience, and supporting healthy relationships, early intervention services can play a significant role in improving outcomes for children and reducing long-term social and emotional harm.

Supporting children affected by imprisonment is not just a family issue — it is an education, health, wellbeing, and community issue.

Collaboration between schools, early years settings, family services, and community organisations is vital to ensure these children are seen, heard, and supported.

Early years support is essential for children who have a loved one in prison.When a child experiences separation through...
12/05/2026

Early years support is essential for children who have a loved one in prison.

When a child experiences separation through imprisonment, it can affect their emotional development, attachment, confidence, behaviour, and ability to feel safe and secure. For very young children, these experiences can shape how they understand relationships and the world around them.

That’s why early intervention matters.
Providing nurturing, consistent, and trauma-informed support during the early years can help children build resilience, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and develop healthy foundations for the future.
Every child deserves support, stability, and the opportunity to thrive — regardless of their circumstances.

Last week at the Inside Out Project was full of connection, creativity, and moments that mattered. 💛From group activitie...
11/05/2026

Last week at the Inside Out Project was full of connection, creativity, and moments that mattered. 💛

From group activities and conversations to shared laughter and support, it was another reminder of how important safe spaces are for children and families affected by imprisonment.

Every session helps build confidence, trust, emotional wellbeing, and a sense of belonging — and we’re so proud of everyone who took part.
Here’s a little look at what we got up to last week. 📸✨

This work starts with relationships.At Inside Out, we take time to build trust — with schools, with families, and most i...
05/05/2026

This work starts with relationships.

At Inside Out, we take time to build trust — with schools, with families, and most importantly, with children.

There’s no rush. We understand that this is deep, emotional work. It takes consistency, compassion, and safe spaces before a child feels ready to open up.

One day we might be making collages and simply getting to know each other. Another day, we may be gently exploring what to expect from a prison visit, how to maintain important relationships, or supporting families as they navigate what life looks like now — especially when contact isn’t appropriate.

We meet children where they are, at their pace.

We provide 1:1 support for children and families across West Yorkshire.

Referrals: [email protected]

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace
Leeds
LS122TJ

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441132032771

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