Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £4,761 to £9,523 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | LN2 4BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire Action Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Family Support Worker - Lincolnshire Action Trust
HMP Lincoln LN2 4BD
Available working patterns:
- Every Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
- Every Saturday and Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
- Every other Saturday and Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
We welcome applicants for any of the above working patterns. Please confirm on your application which working pattern/s you wish to apply for.
Applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working
Interview Dates:
Initial Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role during the week commencing 22/12/2025
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a Panel Interview in Lincoln, which are expected to take place during the week commencing 12/01/2026
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?
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 @ £23,492 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
Still Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611
No agencies please
HMP Lincoln LN2 4BD
Available working patterns:
- Every Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
- Every Saturday and Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
- Every other Saturday and Sunday worked 08:30 - 16:30
We welcome applicants for any of the above working patterns. Please confirm on your application which working pattern/s you wish to apply for.
Applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working
Interview Dates:
Initial Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role during the week commencing 22/12/2025
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a Panel Interview in Lincoln, which are expected to take place during the week commencing 12/01/2026
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?
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 @ £23,492 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
Still Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Human Resources on 01522 806611
No agencies please
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