Diversion Keyworker
Location: Portsmouth
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Up to 3 months
Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diversion Keyworker to join a dedicated service supporting women in the criminal justice system. This role involves working closely with women referred through police encounters, offering a robust alternative pathway to prosecution by providing tailored, short-term, holistic support to address their individual needs.
The Diversion Programme is designed to promote multi-agency collaboration between the police, statutory services, and voluntary sector providers. It aims to identify and address the needs of women in contact with the criminal justice system, ensuring they receive appropriate support to prevent reoffending and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support to women referred through the Diversion Programme, conducting thorough needs and risk assessments.
Develop and implement tailored support plans to address key issues such as housing, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and financial difficulties.
Work in close partnership with police, local authorities, and voluntary sector agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to support and intervention.
Deliver one-to-one interventions in community settings and at designated women's centres.
Maintain accurate records and case notes, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols and dat...