Working alongside Criminal Justice Mental Health Practitioners, the post holder will be based within the Liaison and Diversion Service (LADS). The role will cover predominantly Swindon and Wiltshire Courts and Police stations, working with individuals with mental health problems and other vulnerabilities that have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System.
The post holder will support clients who are in police custody and assist them in identifying and utilizing a range of community services likely to improve their mental health, social difficulties, and reduce the risk of re-offending. The post holder will provide support to individuals with offending histories who are likely to have a wide range of mental health problems, along with co-existing complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse problems, significant risk histories, and social exclusion, and who may at times present with extremely challenging behaviors.
In summary, the post holder will support service users largely in the police custody environment with occasional support in the community and the courts.
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