Job summary
Do you see the news about people who have committed offences and think "send them to prison" if the answer is yes then this definitely is not the job for you!
However, if you think "I wonder what happened to that person to cause this behavior" or "what could help this person not to commit further offences" then this could be the job you are looking for.
We are looking for a Health & Justice Navigator to join our expanding Health & Justice Team based in Kidderminster and Worcester, who would be part of a team who is passionate about supporting people to address their needs and divert them away from criminal behaviour. Whilst helping other agencies understand how or why these individuals have found themselves making the decisions that they have.
If you are thinking that you don't have the experience with this cohort or that you are not sure if it's for you, please do not hesitate to contact us for a chat, you may be just what we are looking for!
Main duties of the job
- Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, prison and community settings. Working to guidelines.
- Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.
- To support IOHP, STR Workers and Lived Experience workers and Admin as necessary.
- Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).
- Work as part of a team with the freedom to work independently, particularly in relation to providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals who contact the service.
- Work with service users in conjunction with other professionals, to devise and implement effective individualised programmes of support.
- Liaise with other agencies as required dependant on the person's presentation, work closely with other agencies, such Custody and Prison Health Care Professionals, and community agencies.
- Actively promote the service to external agencies as a positive example of user led services.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
Supporting your career development and progression.
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccination every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we ask from you
Working closely with the multi-agency Health & Justice team, you will receive referrals for individuals in the Health & Justice population and you will;
- Triage referrals
- Assess service users individual needs.
- Complete and review risk assessments and risk management plans
- Offer liaison, joint-working and referrals to other relevant services
- Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, prison and community settings. Working to guidelines.
- Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.
- To support IOHP, STR Workers and Lived Experience workers and Admin as necessary.
- Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we ask from you
Working closely with the multi-agency Health & Justice team, you will receive referrals for individuals in the Health & Justice population and you will;
- Triage referrals
- Assess service users individual needs.
- Complete and review risk assessments and risk management plans
- Offer liaison, joint-working and referrals to other relevant services
- Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, prison and community settings. Working to guidelines.
- Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.
- To support IOHP, STR Workers and Lived Experience workers and Admin as necessary.
- Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working within a community health or social care setting
Desirable
- Training in Supporting / Mentoring / coaching
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
Desirable
- Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working within a community health or social care setting
Desirable
- Training in Supporting / Mentoring / coaching
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
Desirable
- Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
