Women's Service Practitioner - Lincolnshire Action Trust Grimsby - with travel throughout area 37 hours per week - fixed term contract for one year Maternity Cover It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Our vision is of a world in which all individuals involved directly or indirectly with the criminal justice system are treated with respect, have equity 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 ongoing commitment to developing women's services in the region, we are looking for a new practitioner to join our Women's Service team. Our Women's Service Practitioners are central to helping women to identify, implement and maintain engagement in services and lifestyle changes that will support their ability to address their needs and move away from criminality. You will be able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, have a high regard for safety and wellbeing, be solution focused, tenacious and empowering in your approach, and work tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes with clients. 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. A relevant qualification at Level 3 or 4 (e.g. Information, Advice and Guidance) will be required, or the ability to demonstrate prior equivalent experience at this level. Our Benefits a friendly and rewarding work environment a competitive salary £26,553 for those with a relevant NVQ4 or equivalent A trainee salary scale is also available £22,230, and a (relevant) Level 3 qualified scale of £23,461 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 adult barred list and vetting clearance. 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. A job description can be found here. For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611. No agencies please.