Family Support Worker - Lincolnshire Action Trust
HMP Morton Hall - LN6 9PT
14 hours per week - typically worked Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 13:00 - 16:30
(applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working)
Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 22/09/2025
Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 02/10/2025
Our vision is of a world in which all individuals involved directly or indirectly with the criminal justice system are treated with respect, have equality of opportunity and are empowered to achieve their full potential. Come and be part of our journey?
This is an exciting time for our organisation. As part of our growth plan and our continued retention of key contracts with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) a new role has been created for a Family Engagement Worker to work at HMP Lincoln.
We are looking for an individual who is able to demonstrate outstanding customer service, show they have built sustaining relationships with others such as service users/customers/other agencies, have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, are able to show their planning and organising ability and are able to facilitate play/activities for children of different ages. An ability to use IT systems will also be required.
Full training and development will be provided so that the successful candidate will be able to provide relevant independent advice and guidance to all individuals accessing family services, including children, families and prisoners.
The successful person will use their skills and knowledge to determine levels of support required, review progress, deliver regular themed family days and play interventions for children whilst positively interacting with other agencies, being aware of risk and risk management and collecting evidence required for contract monitoring.
We would also like to think that you are passionate about our five core values and can demonstrate this:
Achievement – Empowerment - Inspiration – Quality – Respect
Moreover, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality of opportunity are important to us and we would like to believe that they are just as important to you. We will expect all candidates to demonstrate knowledge in these areas.
Candidates will have the right to work in the UK, a full, valid car licence will be required and access to a vehicle including insurance for business use to be able to travel throughout the area.
There may be ad-hoc cover required on a weekend so flexibility will be required.
Our Benefits
* a friendly and rewarding work environment
* a competitive salary @ £23,492 full time equivalent
* a 6% employer pension contribution
* a minimum of 33 days annual leave per year (pro rata part time) including statutory holidays, increasing to by one day per full year of service to a maximum of 38 days
* holiday buy back scheme
* access to a non-contributory cash back health scheme and well-being service
* access to a reward gateway
* payment of mileage expenses as HMRC current rate
* ongoing commitment to training and development
We aim at all times to attain best safeguarding practice throughout all of our Services.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with child barred list and prison vetting.
A bit about us
Lincolnshire Action Trust (LAT) is a registered charity that works with individuals who are in contact with the criminal justice system across Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. The main focus of our work is resettlement and rehabilitation including employability, accommodation, finance and debt and work with children and families.
Over 20,000 clients access our services each year and volunteers are a valuable element of LAT's support for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Testimonials
"I consider LAT one of the best organisations that I have ever worked with both in probation and in prisons" – Governing Governor HMP Lincoln
"There is a commitment by staff to go above and beyond to support vulnerable clients" - Staff Member
"Staff continuing professional development is exceptionally well supported" – Matrix Assessment Report 2021
Still Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
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No agencies please
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £8,888.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person