Emerging Futures CIC
Prison Link Worker
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Key Information
Position: Prison Link Worker
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £25,687 per annum
Location: Lincoln
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 14/07/2026
About Emerging Futures CIC
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.
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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.
How to Apply
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Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role. For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV.
Download the job description for a full list of duties, along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills.
See below for our step-by-step guide to completing your application, and some useful tips to help you understand what we look for.
Key Dates
Deadline – 14/07/2026
Interview – TBC
A Guide to Completing Your Application
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STEP 6
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