Job summary The post holder will be responsible for working in Health and Justice (H&J) Services, dependent on skill and service need. Health and Justice is not itself a treatment service, but it is an identification, assessment and short term support service.There will be Health and Justice Practitioners within Custody Suites, Courts and Prisons (RECONNECT) to identify and assess vulnerable individuals. It uses assessments to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support and ensures criminal justice practitioners are notified of specific health requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual, which can be considered when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.The post holder will be responsible for providing short term support to vulnerable individuals upon leaving Custody or Court, where further support is required. The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the individual to prioritise need/s and plan actions to address the identified need/s. This may include supporting an individual to make a referral to a specific service and support the individual to attend the initial appointment with that service. The role will involve ongoing assessment, accessing and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services across an ageless Service.The post holder will be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks as part of the Health and Justice Service. Main duties of the job o Working with service users referred to Health & Justice and the individual's carers, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.o To effectively establish a therapeutic relationship with service users and relatives / carer.o Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.o Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Involve the individual in the planning and prioritisation of their activity where possible. Provide short term intervention to encourage individual to engage with services and attending their initial appointments.o 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. o Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.o Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Health and Justice Service.o Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.o Service is based In Brighton but offers support to service users in a variety of community settings across the Sussex County. 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 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-LBG-25-6957039 Job locations Brighton Brighton, Sussex BN1 4ST Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities within this role: 1. Work within limitations and escalate to H&J practitioner as appropriate.2. To seek support and guidance from H&J practitioner where necessary.3. 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.4. Liaise with other agencies as required dependant on the individuals presentation, work closely with other agencies, such Custody Health Care Professionals, and community agencies.5. Be accountable for aspects of own clinical practice. 6. Ensure that those aspects of service, delivered as part of remit, meet local quality standards.7. Ensure that the dignity and respect of individuals is maintained.8. To maintain effective communication between health, social care and criminal justice agencies, individuals, relatives, carers and the multi-disciplinary team, enabling better identification and responses to provide effective outcomes.9. Communicating and recording information accurately, sensitively and appropriately for use by criminal justice agencies (i.e. police systems) to inform the decision making process.10. Promoting effective communication with people who are troubled or distressed.11. Working collaboratively across teams, agencies and organisational boundaries to ensure the delivery of an integrated service through effective communication.12. Maintaining excellent communication with individuals regarding their health and social care needs liaising with carers and professionals as required.13. Actively seek support and supervision to maintain safe practice and facilitate robust decision making. Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities within this role: 1. Work within limitations and escalate to H&J practitioner as appropriate.2. To seek support and guidance from H&J practitioner where necessary.3. 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.4. Liaise with other agencies as required dependant on the individuals presentation, work closely with other agencies, such Custody Health Care Professionals, and community agencies.5. Be accountable for aspects of own clinical practice. 6. Ensure that those aspects of service, delivered as part of remit, meet local quality standards.7. Ensure that the dignity and respect of individuals is maintained.8. To maintain effective communication between health, social care and criminal justice agencies, individuals, relatives, carers and the multi-disciplinary team, enabling better identification and responses to provide effective outcomes.9. Communicating and recording information accurately, sensitively and appropriately for use by criminal justice agencies (i.e. police systems) to inform the decision making process.10. Promoting effective communication with people who are troubled or distressed.11. Working collaboratively across teams, agencies and organisational boundaries to ensure the delivery of an integrated service through effective communication.12. Maintaining excellent communication with individuals regarding their health and social care needs liaising with carers and professionals as required.13. Actively seek support and supervision to maintain safe practice and facilitate robust decision making. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Competent in literacy and numeracy. Basic knowledge of physical / mental condition and rehabilitation. Computer Literacy. Desirable NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent of. Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction, and social issues. 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. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Awareness of a range of vulnerabilities. An awareness of the impact of vulnerabilities on individuals. Ability to form rapport with individuals and groups. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, even in challenging and complex situation. Willingness to work flexibly. Car owner / driver - business insurance will be required. Personal Attributes Essential A passion for promoting the rights and entitlements for those who face discrimination as a result of a range of vulnerabilities. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Competent in literacy and numeracy. Basic knowledge of physical / mental condition and rehabilitation. Computer Literacy. Desirable NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent of. Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction, and social issues. 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. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Awareness of a range of vulnerabilities. An awareness of the impact of vulnerabilities on individuals. Ability to form rapport with individuals and groups. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, even in challenging and complex situation. Willingness to work flexibly. Car owner / driver - business insurance will be required. Personal Attributes Essential A passion for promoting the rights and entitlements for those who face discrimination as a result of a range of vulnerabilities. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Brighton Brighton, Sussex BN1 4ST Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)