Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liaison & Diversion Team for the role of Liaison & Diversion Navigator based in police custody.
Liaison & Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have substance misuse, mental health, learning disability or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system. We look to identify unmet need and vulnerabilities that often lead to or exacerbate offending behaviour, offer onward referral and signposting as appropriate. We liaise across agencies to support onward planning and intervention to address identified needs and where appropriate support the diversion of individuals away from the criminal justice process into a more appropriate setting.
We work in Police Custody Suites, Courts and Community throughout the Black Country and offer assessments to individuals within the Criminal Justice system including Voluntary Attendees. We help to inform decision makers with relevant and timely information to support sentencing and disposal outcomes.
We offer brief community based intervention to maximise service user access and engagement with appropriate services.
This is an 'all age' service and so you will be required to work with people from the age of 10 years upwards.*THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING*
Main duties of the job
**Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification to find the full details on this role.**
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary:** 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, and prison and community settings. Working to guidelines. Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate. 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. Support service users to gain access to resources to include benefits, welfare rights, housing and health promotion. Provide compassion to vulnerable individuals at points of acute vulnerability in the criminal justice process. To support criminal justice agencies to better identify vulnerabilities in their respective environments. Provide criminal justice agencies with advice and information regarding pathways to access further support. To secure referrals into mainstream health and social care services and other relevant interventions and support services from a range of statutory and voluntary providers. Identify levels of risk and escalate to practitioner where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary:** 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, and prison and community settings. Working to guidelines. Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate. 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. Support service users to gain access to resources to include benefits, welfare rights, housing and health promotion. Provide compassion to vulnerable individuals at points of acute vulnerability in the criminal justice process. To support criminal justice agencies to better identify vulnerabilities in their respective environments. Provide criminal justice agencies with advice and information regarding pathways to access further support. To secure referrals into mainstream health and social care services and other relevant interventions and support services from a range of statutory and voluntary providers. Identify levels of risk and escalate to practitioner where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
- Training in Supporting / Mentoring / coaching.
- The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies.
Desirable
- Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of working in a community based setting.
- Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
- Training in Supporting / Mentoring / coaching.
- The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies.
Desirable
- Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of working in a community based setting.
- Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation plans.
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.
