Job summary
The role of the health navigator will be to work as part of a multi disciplinary team to support vulnerable people through the criminal justice systems.
The navigator role is an essential role working within police custody in the Worthing area and helps with assessment and support for both adults and young people. The health and justice navigator will work alongside qualified staff in undertaking assessments and liaising with the police and partner agencies.The aim of the health and justice service is to support vulnerable people who enter into the criminal justice system with the aim of supporting any health needs.
The role can be challenging and very rewarding and it is important that the people who work in such a setting are able to build rapport and undertake assessments of health needs. A good understanding of mental health will be important and also other health related issues that people may experience.
Main duties of the job
o To carry out health assessments.o Screening for neurodevelopment conditions.o Liaising with the police.o Liaising with partner agencies.o Developing support plans and care plans.o Supporting vulnerable adults and young people.o Working as part of a multi disciplinary team.o Supporting qualified staff.o Participating in team development and team approach.
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 and 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 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 vaccinations 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.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will entail working as part of a team to support vulnerable people who have been detained in police custody. This can often be a stressful time for people and a time when support may be needed upon release from custody or when they go through court processes. The navigator role will be working in a busy police custody setting and working closely with the police and partner agencies.
The role will be part of a multi disciplinary approach to supporting vulnerable people and the health and justice navigator is a valuable member of the team. The role will entail assessing and supporting vulnerable people, taking a person centred approach and thinking about any risks that may arise.
The role will support the team around helping to formulate assessments to support the adult and young person. The navigator role will work closely with qualified staff members and help to triage and screen referrals and work together around the assessment process. The navigator role takes on the assessments for the adults and young people who present with lower risks. However, the navigators also support the team discussions around risk management and offer advice and support to qualified staff members.
An important part of the role is liaising with partner agencies. Making referrals to other services, such as mental health services, social services, drug and alcohol services, support groups, community resources, GPs and hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will entail working as part of a team to support vulnerable people who have been detained in police custody. This can often be a stressful time for people and a time when support may be needed upon release from custody or when they go through court processes. The navigator role will be working in a busy police custody setting and working closely with the police and partner agencies.
The role will be part of a multi disciplinary approach to supporting vulnerable people and the health and justice navigator is a valuable member of the team. The role will entail assessing and supporting vulnerable people, taking a person centred approach and thinking about any risks that may arise.
The role will support the team around helping to formulate assessments to support the adult and young person. The navigator role will work closely with qualified staff members and help to triage and screen referrals and work together around the assessment process. The navigator role takes on the assessments for the adults and young people who present with lower risks. However, the navigators also support the team discussions around risk management and offer advice and support to qualified staff members.
An important part of the role is liaising with partner agencies. Making referrals to other services, such as mental health services, social services, drug and alcohol services, support groups, community resources, GPs and hospitals.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of a range of vulnerabilities. An awareness of the impact of vulnerabilities on individuals.
Vetting Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
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.
- Experience of working in a community based setting.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of a range of vulnerabilities. An awareness of the impact of vulnerabilities on individuals.
Vetting Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
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.
- Experience of working in a community based setting.
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).
