Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12,698 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | HU15 2JZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire Action Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Family Support Worker - Lincolnshire Action Trust
HMP Humber - HU15 2JZ
20 hours every week - Worked Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 - 16:30
Applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working
Interview Dates:
Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 30/12/2025
Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 23/01/2026
If you are unable to attend the interview date or time, unfortunately we will be unable to rearrange this with you, unless a slot becomes available due to cancellation.
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?
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 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, and be able to travel to the prison.
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 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 a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with child barred list and satisfactory 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 the job description, please click here.
For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611
No agencies please
HMP Humber - HU15 2JZ
20 hours every week - Worked Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 - 16:30
Applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working
Interview Dates:
Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 30/12/2025
Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 23/01/2026
If you are unable to attend the interview date or time, unfortunately we will be unable to rearrange this with you, unless a slot becomes available due to cancellation.
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?
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 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, and be able to travel to the prison.
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 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 a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with child barred list and satisfactory 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 the job description, please click here.
For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611
No agencies please
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