Family Support Worker

Lincolnshire Action Trust; Scrane End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization based in the UK is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist individuals in contact with the criminal justice system. The role requires excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, along with the ability to engage children in playwork. The organization provides a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. Candidates must hold a valid driving license and have a strong passion for safeguarding and confidentiality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% employer pension contribution

Minimum of 33 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Payment of mileage expenses

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a full, valid car licence and access to a vehicle.
• Passion for safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of equality of opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in contact with the criminal justice system.
• Work collaboratively to assist with resettlement and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Ability to engage and build rapport

Conflict management

Collaborative work in busy environments

Engaging children in playwork

Organised and methodical approach

Ability to record data electronically

Job description

Key Skills & attributes

• 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.

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.

About the Role

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 an additional Family Support Worker resource at HMP North Sea Camp.

Benefits & Compensation

• A competitive salary @ £12,063 (£23,492 full time equivalent)
• 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. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with child barred list and prison vetting.

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