Year in Industry - HMP Lincoln Family Engagement Team Lincolnshire Action Trust: Lincolnshire Action Trust was established in 2000 and works with agencies within the criminal justice system to reduce re-offending, by working with individuals to address issues and challenges that may have resulted in their involvement with the criminal justice system. The charity offers a range of training opportunities and employment support to prepare people for their release. Additional key services are also offered to their families and dependants, both during their time in prison and following their release. General overview: Lincolnshire Action Trust has provided family engagement support at HMP Lincoln for over ten years. Maintaining family ties can have a positive impact on the whole family unit and on preventing future offending behaviour. LAT offers support both to prisoners and to family members, either together or individually, depending on circumstances and needs. This could involve supporting family members and children whilst visiting the prison; tracing family members; developing parenting skills; support during fostering/adoption proceedings etc. This role would entail; Providing support and guidance to prisoners / families of prisoners Liaising with departments within the prison and with external agencies to support the prisoner/family Supporting the visits process including assisting with booking families in, answering any questions that arise and ensuring families havea positive experience Supporting LAT group interventions such as Being Dad and Far From Home group Following safeguarding procedures Updating electronic case records You will need to; Agree to an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred check, prison vetting and reference checks Undertake an induction and training programme, including prison induction Be available for a minimum of 4 days per week Skills required: Friendly, welcoming and non-judgmental attitude Ability to work as part of a team A high regard for confidentiality Confident and able to use own initiative