Job Description

Resettlement Practitioner - Lincolnshire Action Trust

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HMP Morton Hall (LN6 9PT)

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26 hours per week (applicants must be 18+ due to prison-based working)

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Telephone Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 22/08/2025

Panel Interviews are expected to take place for this role on 11/09/2025

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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.

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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?

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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, 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.

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The successful person will use their skills and knowledge to determine levels of support required by individuals approaching release from HMP Morton Hall, devise and carry out support plans, 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.

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We would also like to think that you are passionate about our five core values and can demonstrate this:

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Achievement - Empowerment - Inspiration - Quality - Respect

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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.

Candidates will also have a minimum of NVQ4 Advice and Guidance or a willingness to work towards this qualification after conclusion of a successful probation period.

A full, valid car licence and access to car with business insurance cover would be an advantage, as the prison is not accessible by public transport.

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Our Benefits

a friendly and rewarding work environment a competitive salary 27,615 (full time 37 hours) for those with a relevant NVQ4 or equivalent. A trainee salary scale is also available 23,492 and a salary of 24,399 (full time 37 hours) 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 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 at HMRC current rate ongoing commitment to training and development
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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.

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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

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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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,507.00-19,405.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person