Job Introduction
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for four creative, innovative and passionate candidates for the role of Interventions and Group Work Facilitators; working within the Children’s Services, Future4Me Team.
About the role
This role will involve delivering and embedding specialist interventions and group work for Children’s Services. The primary aim of this role is to effectively safeguard, prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children and young people in Lincolnshire. The purpose of the role is to reduce first time entrants into the Criminal Justice System by preventing antisocial behaviour and offending; ensuring young people receive effective support to achieve positive outcomes.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to work directly with targeted children and young people to develop their personal and social skills, by engaging them through the delivery of interventions. You will get the opportunity to be creative; assisting in the design, development and delivery of structured interventions with young people, to minimise the risk of reoffending or entering the Criminal Justice System. Examples of these interventions include the #Filter and Status group work programmes. These programmes support young people to understand behaviours, emotions and relationships; as well as develop skills and strategies to help manage difficult situations; maintain healthy and positive relationships; and reduce or prevent aggression and violence. You will also work closely with colleagues from Children’s Services and the Future4Me Team – and multiagency partners.
About the opportunity
There are four, permanent relief posts available. While these are considered to be sessional contracts, staff are currently working between 6 – 8 hours per week and are based countywide. Candidates will also be expected to work outside of normal office hours as required. We are offering a competitive salary of £15.08 per hour.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full job description, to help you do the best application possible. If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Hannah Jackson, Effective Practice and Interventions Officer on 07920 841 589.
Applications Close on 7th August 2025. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will receive an email from recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk which will contain guidance on how to book your interview on 15th August.
Unfortunately only those candidates who are shortlisted but are unsuccessful at interview will be offered individual feedback.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Politically Restricted Position
Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.
Attached documents
