Resettlement Practitioner

**Resettlement Practitioner - Lincolnshire Action Trust**

**HMP Lincoln (LN2 4BD)**

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

**1 year Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave (with the possibility of becoming permanent)**

**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?**

**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.

The successful person will use their skills and knowledge to determine levels of support required by individuals approaching release from HMP Lincoln, 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.

We would also like to think that you are passionate about our five core values and can demonstrate this:
**Achievement - Empowerment - Inspiration - Quality - Respect**

A full, valid car licence and access to car with business insurance cover would be an advantage.

**Our Benefits**
- a friendly and rewarding work environment
- a competitive salary £25,279 (full time 37 hours) for those with a relevant NVQ4 or equivalent.
- A trainee salary scale is also available £20,972 and a salary of £22,133 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 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.

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: Up to £25,279.00 per year

Work Location: In person