Family Support Worker

Lincolnshire Action Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Lincoln is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide support and organize activities for families involved with the criminal justice system. This part-time position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a valid UK driving license, and the ability to work with sensitive cases. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in safeguarding and health and safety. The role offers a rewarding work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Subject to enhanced DBS check with child barred list and prison vetting.
• Knowledge in safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and build sustaining relationships.
• Plan and organise activities for children.
• Deliver regular themed family days for children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

IT systems usage

Education

Right to work in the UK

Full, valid car licence

Job description

Family Support Worker

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 18 November 2025
• Salary: £8,888 per year
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 01 December 2025
• Location: LN6 9PT
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Lincolnshire Action Trust
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

Family Support Worker - Lincolnshire Action Trust

HMP Morton Hall - LN6 9PT

14 hours per week - typically worked Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 13:00 - 16:30

(applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working)

Interview Dates:

• Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 03/12/2025
• Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 15/12/2025

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) a new role has been created for a Family Engagement Worker to work at HMP Lincoln.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and build sustaining relationships with service users/customers and other agencies.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Plan and organise activities, facilitating play/activities for children of different ages.
• Use IT systems effectively.
• Deliver regular themed family days and play interventions for children.
• Interact positively with other agencies, being aware of risk and risk management, and collect evidence required for contract monitoring.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full, valid car licence and access to a vehicle including insurance for business use.
• Will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with child barred list and prison vetting.
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality of opportunity.

Core Values

• Achievement
• Empowerment
• Inspiration
• Quality
• Respect

Benefits

• A friendly and rewarding work environment.
• A competitive salary @ £23,492 full time equivalent.
• A 6% employer pension contribution.
• 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.

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.

No agencies please.

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