Family Support Worker - Lincolnshire Action Trust HMP Lincoln LN2 4BD Alternative weekends on Saturday and Sunday 15 hours (8.30 - 4.30) Applicants must be 18 due to prison-based working 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) we are now recruiting additional Family Support Worker resource at HMP Lincoln. You are able to show: - your ability to engage and build rapport with all people - your ability to deal effectively with conflict - your ability to work alongside others productively in an often busy environment - your ability to engage children in play work - an organised and methodical approach to your work - an ability to record data electronically 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 equity 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, or ability to travel to site via other reliable means. Our Benefits - a friendly and rewarding work environment - a competitive salary £22,230 full time equivalent for those with a relevant Level 3 qualification / experience - a 6% employer pension contribution - a minimum of 33 days annual leave per year (pro rata for 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. Please note that this role involves assisting in the operation of the tuck shop within visits hall for family members to purchase snacks during visits. 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. For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611 No agencies please Job Type: Part-time Pay: £4,506.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Schedule: Day shift Weekend availability Work Location: In person