At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals transitioning from prison, helping them engage with services and improve their lives.
- Company: Join Lincolnshire Action Trust, a charity dedicated to empowering those in the criminal justice system.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Passionate about safeguarding, equality, and personal development? This role is for you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Strong customer service skills, relationship-building experience, and IT proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 22454 - 28499 £ per year.
HMP Lincoln (LN2 4BD)
30 hours per week - 4 days a week (applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working)
6 months fixed term with possibility of extension
Interview Dates:
- Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role the week commencing 22/06/2026
- Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role the week commencing 29/06/2026
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.
We are looking for an individual who is able to demonstrate outstanding customer service, show they have built sustaining relationships with others such as service users/customers/other agencies, have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and are able to show their planning and organising ability. An ability to use IT systems and maintain accurate and timely case notes will also be required.
The successful person will work with individuals who experience poor mental health, learning disability, substance use or other psycho-social vulnerabilities, to enable them to identify, implement and maintain engagement in services and positive lifestyle changes which will support their ability to engage with services to support and address their needs.
Using these skills and knowledge to determine levels of support required by individuals approaching release from HMP Lincoln, devise and carry out support plans pre- and post-release, review progress, positively interact with other agencies and colleagues, being aware of risk and risk management, maintain case records and collect evidence required for contract monitoring.
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 vitally 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.
A full, valid car licence and access to a car with business insurance cover will be required.
Our Benefits:
- a friendly and rewarding work environment
- a competitive salary £28,499 (full time 37 hours) for those with a relevant NVQ4 or equivalent.
- A trainee salary scale is also available £24,454 and a salary of £25,180 for those with a relevant Level 3 qualification or 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 at 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 and prison vetting.
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.
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