Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: HMP Lincoln
Salary: £25,687 per annum
Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.
From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes.
Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.
About the role
As a Prison Link Worker, you will assess the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable people preparing to leave prison and support them to achieve successful rehabilitation back into the community.
Working in HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp, and in partnership with We Are With You, you will support and encourage people to engage with treatment options following their release from prison.
You’ll encourage involvement in community activities that will support people to rebuild their lives free of crime and drug and alcohol use, both before, during and after release from prison.
You will also work closely with other partners and LERO’s, as well as mutual aid groups, social enterprises, housing, education and training providers to identify a wide range of additional support options.
There is a requirement to work flexibly from different sites and to work some evenings and weekends. Additionally, you must be able to obtain internal prison vetting.
About you
You should be able to demonstrate that you’ve supported people to achieve behaviour change, as well as have a sound understanding of the criminal justice and health and social care system. You will also have:
- Experience of in/outreach work and community development.
- Understanding of evidenced-based approaches.
- Experience of using data collection systems and Microsoft Office.
- Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to use your own vehicle to pick people up from prison.
- Compliance with internal prison vetting systems.
What do our staff say about working for us?
“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”
“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”
Interested?
To apply for the role, press apply now and complete our online application form
Closing date 26 August 2026
Anticipated interview dates are to be confirmed.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,687.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
