Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liaison & Diversion Team for the role of Liaison & Diversion Practitioner based in Oldbury, Wolverhampton and Bloxwich custody suites. 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 the 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. This is an 'all age' service working with people from the age of 10 upwards. The post holder will be expected to travel across the 3 custody suites. THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING as such applicants are required to have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to them submitting their vetting application. This is a requirement of the College of Policing. Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached Job Description in summary: Take responsibility for holistic health assessment (within service specification) in Liaison and Diversion in conjunction with service user and carer (If necessary), helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. To provide a written report for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. Assess service users individual needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and electronically in health records. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Liaison and Diversion Service. To use both Silvercloud and Justice Star tools in supporting service users. To provide feedback to youth justice panels and Youth Offending services. 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 Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-LBG-24-6732196 Job locations Oldbury Police custody, Wolverhampton Police custody, Bloxwich police custody Bloxwich WS3 2PD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse on NMC Register. Registered OT, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker. Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse on NMC Register. Registered OT, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker. Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse on NMC Register. Registered OT, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker. Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level Desirable BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management EXPERIENCE Essential experience with working with Clients experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse on NMC Register. Registered OT, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker. Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level Desirable BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management EXPERIENCE Essential experience with working with Clients experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Oldbury Police custody, Wolverhampton Police custody, Bloxwich police custody Bloxwich WS3 2PD Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)