Job summary
Catalyst, in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust are providing the Liaison and Diversion services to the Surrey
community.
The aim of the service is to provide early
intervention for vulnerable people of all ages as they come to the attention of
the criminal justice system. People will be assessed and individuals with
mental health concerns, learning disabilities, substance misuse problems and
other vulnerabilities will be identified as soon as possible and offered
support, signposting and referrals to appropriate support services based on
their needs.
Information gained from the assessments will be shared with the
relevant youth and criminal justice agencies to enable key decision makers to
make more informed decisions on diversion, charging, case-management, effective
participation in criminal justice proceedings, remand and sentencing for these
vulnerable individuals.
The Assertive Outreach Worker will work with colleagues in the Liaison and Diversion Service to offer person-centred and community based support and interventions, which will improve the health and social care for individuals whilst reducing offending and supporting the best possible decision-making within criminal justice partnerships.
Main duties of the job
- To work with Liaison and Diversion colleagues in locality criminal justice settings to engage with individuals following assessment
- To actively engage with clients in their local community to support the client achieve their goals following assessment
- To conduct continuous risk assessments and develop and update risk management plans with partners
- To adhere to all the policies and practices of the Liaison and Diversion service
- To provide advice, information and appropriate harm reduction advice based on an individuals needs
- To support the client to engage with key local services to improve their health and wellbeing e.g. primary care, housing, benefits etc.
- To jointly work with the clients other support workers to ensure client meets any criminal justice requirements
- To transport clients to appointments as required and support clients at assessments and ongoing appointments, where appropriate and if needed
- To develop joint working arrangements with key local services, attend joint assessments if required and attend partnerships meetings
- To support individuals to find employment, undertake training, access support services, and cultivate positive social networks
- To keep up-to-date records, data and outcomes in line with the service contract
About us
Catalyst is a non-profit organisation
working with people to support their health and wellbeing.
Established in Guildford for over 30
years, we provide services alongside a variety of statutory and Voluntary,
Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its borders.
We
believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive
and a non-judgemental approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Catalyst, in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust are providing the Liaison and Diversion services to the Surrey
community.
The aim of the service is to provide early
intervention for vulnerable people of all ages as they come to the attention of
the criminal justice system. People will be assessed and individuals with
mental health concerns, learning disabilities, substance misuse problems and
other vulnerabilities will be identified as soon as possible and offered
support, signposting and referrals to appropriate support services based on
their needs.
Information gained from the assessments will be shared with the
relevant youth and criminal justice agencies to enable key decision makers to
make more informed decisions on diversion, charging, case-management, effective
participation in criminal justice proceedings, remand and sentencing for these
vulnerable individuals.
The Assertive Outreach Worker will work with
colleagues in the Liaison and Diversion Service to offer person-centred and
community based support and interventions, which will improve the health and
social care for individuals whilst reducing offending and supporting the best
possible decision-making within criminal justice partnerships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Catalyst, in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust are providing the Liaison and Diversion services to the Surrey
community.
The aim of the service is to provide early
intervention for vulnerable people of all ages as they come to the attention of
the criminal justice system. People will be assessed and individuals with
mental health concerns, learning disabilities, substance misuse problems and
other vulnerabilities will be identified as soon as possible and offered
support, signposting and referrals to appropriate support services based on
their needs.
Information gained from the assessments will be shared with the
relevant youth and criminal justice agencies to enable key decision makers to
make more informed decisions on diversion, charging, case-management, effective
participation in criminal justice proceedings, remand and sentencing for these
vulnerable individuals.
The Assertive Outreach Worker will work with
colleagues in the Liaison and Diversion Service to offer person-centred and
community based support and interventions, which will improve the health and
social care for individuals whilst reducing offending and supporting the best
possible decision-making within criminal justice partnerships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, learning difficulties and/or Health and Social Care (NVQ level 3) is desirable but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Community experience of working with adults relating to mental health, learning difficulties drug and alcohol work, and accommodation issues.
- An ability to work with complex clients (alcohol, homelessness, learning difficulties, mental health issues) in the community
Desirable
- A working knowledge of assertive outreach work, assessing and managing risk and Safeguarding, and policies and procedures supporting these
- A good working knowledge of harm reduction approaches
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, learning difficulties and/or Health and Social Care (NVQ level 3) is desirable but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Community experience of working with adults relating to mental health, learning difficulties drug and alcohol work, and accommodation issues.
- An ability to work with complex clients (alcohol, homelessness, learning difficulties, mental health issues) in the community
Desirable
- A working knowledge of assertive outreach work, assessing and managing risk and Safeguarding, and policies and procedures supporting these
- A good working knowledge of harm reduction approaches
