Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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 Service Engagement Worker to join our team in North Yorkshire. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. 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 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and 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 Service Engagement Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will: be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion service liaise with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, courts and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care services involved in the the daily support of people in touch with children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice System support access to the full scope of identified health needs, including substance misuse (alcohol and drugs), mental and physical health, homelessness, learning disabilities, exploitation, safeguarding and social care issues provide practical support to individuals, maintaining a programme of support, working with their families, advocating and enabling access to agencies including probation services, community-based organisations, clinics, courts, mental health services and hospitals 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. About us Qualifications, skills and experience required: Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience. Experience of working with service users, face to face, with a variety of health needs. Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety Knowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines Proactive problem solving skills Flexible attitude to working arrangements Motivated as an individual and when working in a team Willing to learn and develop being committed to self-development Patient centred values and ability to promote service user involvement 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. We will position the right people in the right place at the right time, so that those whom are more vulnerable dont risk being faced with a pathway that would be detrimental to their rehabilitation into society. Our model is there to support individuals throughout their journey, and we will have a system in place to assist those who have completed their prison sentence and are re-joining the community. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,247 to £32,346 a year £28,247 to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10690 Job locations Hawker House Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8BW Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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 Service Engagement Worker to join our team in North Yorkshire. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. 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 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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 Service Engagement Worker to join our team in North Yorkshire. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. 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 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. 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Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address Hawker House Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8BW Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)