Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to join our team in South Yorkshire.

As a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner you will work autonomously in police detention cells, in order to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system.  

Location- This role is based predominantly in Barnsley with some travel required across the South Yorkshire region. A driving licence will be required.

Hours- Shifts covering Monday to Sunday.

Salary- This position is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and you will receive a salary of  £43,609 to £49,174 depending on experience

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Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion service
• work autonomously in court and police detention cells in order to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system
• use validated tools to assess for a number of identified health needs and utilise information accordingly to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised care plan 

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

About us

Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body 
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training. 
• Experience of psychosocial interventions and awareness of substance misuse    
• Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent  
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards 
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines and pharmacology     
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to community mental health provision and forensic psychiatry 

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.