Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Community Learning Disabilities Team (FCLDT) for an experienced specialist practitioner to join the team for a fixed 12-month period. We are a small specialistcommunity based service that is strongly committed to multi-agency working. We work closely with local learning disabilities services, social care, mental health services and the criminal justice system. We provide forensic risk assessment and consultation on risk and the management of offenders who have Learning Disabilities, as well as individualised offender treatments. Based in Petherton Road resource centre in South Bristol .We provide a service across BNSSG (Bristol, Bath & North-East Somerset; South Glos and North Somerset) providing direct assessment ,intervention and consultation to people with learning disabilities who may be at risk of offending or who may have offended. The team provide a consultancy based service across Swindon and Wiltshire working collaboratively with members of the Multi-disciplinary and Multi agency teams. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to join us in our friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working individuals with learning disabilities who may be at risk of coming into contact with criminal justice services or who have a history of offending behaviour. The post requires an emotionally resilient person who is also a strong team player. Main duties of the job Work with local Learning Disabilities service to help assess referrals for eligibility for the Forensic Community LD Team Raise awareness, in all areas of health, social services, prisons, probation services and courts, of the needs of people with LD who are at risk of offending. This involves formal and informal teaching. Assist the team with forensic risk assessments Provide individual interventions with service users aimed at helping them manageand reduce their offending risk To hold an allocated group of service users, formulating, implementing andevaluating care plans and treatment programmes accordingly Promote fair access to services for people with LD who are at risk of offending Provide information to service users in a manner that is accessible Provide specialist knowledge and opinion to the service user, carers and othersworking with the service user regarding the service users needs,treatment andrisk management Ensure good links are developed and maintained with community and inpatient LDservices, facilitating referrals where appropriate Organise review meetings and chair when appropriate To participate in and chair when required, Team Business Meetings and Allocation meetings. To be responsible for the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, including working with others in the planning development and review of protection plans, ensuring the appropriate sharing of information. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 342-SS168-1024 Job locations Petherton Road resource centre 3 Petherton Road Bristol BS14 9BP Job description Job responsibilities Raise awareness, in all areas of health, social services, prisons, probation services and courts, of the needs of people with LD who are at risk of offending. Assist the teams clinical psychologists with forensic risk assessments Co-facilitate offender treatment groups alongside and supervised by clinical psychologist. Provide individual interventions with service users aimed at helping them manage and reduce their offending risk. To hold an allocated group of service users, formulating, implementing and evaluating care plans and treatment programmes accordingly Promote fair access to services for people with LD who are at risk of offending Provide information to service users in a manner that is accessible to them Provide specialist knowledge and opinion to the service user, carers and others working with the service user regarding the service users needs, treatment and risk management. Ensure good links are developed and maintained with community and inpatient LD services, facilitating referrals where appropriate Organise review meetings and chair when appropriate To participate in and chair when required, Team Business Meetings and allocation meetings To be responsible for the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, including working with others in the planning and development and review of protection plans, ensuring the appropriate sharing of information. To maintain the required health and social care records, ensuring both paper and electronic records are kept up to date in accordance with professional and organisational standards. Report and record within agreed timeframes, all activity relating to information reporting and performance requirements. To participate in management, caseload and clinical supervision in accordance with trust policy. To provide mentoring/training for others in relevant practice areas, according to professional requirements, taking a collaborative approach to practice development and evidence-based care. Specifically this means providing a safe and effective learning environment for the mentoring and supervising of students, participating in their learning objectives and assessments Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities Lead, maintain and participate in practices which enable effective team working Job description Job responsibilities Raise awareness, in all areas of health, social services, prisons, probation services and courts, of the needs of people with LD who are at risk of offending. Assist the teams clinical psychologists with forensic risk assessments Co-facilitate offender treatment groups alongside and supervised by clinical psychologist. Provide individual interventions with service users aimed at helping them manage and reduce their offending risk. To hold an allocated group of service users, formulating, implementing and evaluating care plans and treatment programmes accordingly Promote fair access to services for people with LD who are at risk of offending Provide information to service users in a manner that is accessible to them Provide specialist knowledge and opinion to the service user, carers and others working with the service user regarding the service users needs, treatment and risk management. Ensure good links are developed and maintained with community and inpatient LD services, facilitating referrals where appropriate Organise review meetings and chair when appropriate To participate in and chair when required, Team Business Meetings and allocation meetings To be responsible for the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, including working with others in the planning and development and review of protection plans, ensuring the appropriate sharing of information. To maintain the required health and social care records, ensuring both paper and electronic records are kept up to date in accordance with professional and organisational standards. Report and record within agreed timeframes, all activity relating to information reporting and performance requirements. To participate in management, caseload and clinical supervision in accordance with trust policy. To provide mentoring/training for others in relevant practice areas, according to professional requirements, taking a collaborative approach to practice development and evidence-based care. Specifically this means providing a safe and effective learning environment for the mentoring and supervising of students, participating in their learning objectives and assessments Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities Lead, maintain and participate in practices which enable effective team working Person Specification essential criteria Essential Registered HCP Professional (examples: Registered Learning Disability (RNLD), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Social Work qualification (CSS, CQSW or DipSW), Occupational Therapy qualification, or SALT). Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities who exhibit offending behaviours Ability to carry out complex assessments in various settings Ability to ensure that all information is meaningful and accessible to people with learning disabilities Ability to communicate effectively with multi-agencies and colleagues to raise awareness of the specific issues relating to LD Person Specification essential criteria Essential Registered HCP Professional (examples: Registered Learning Disability (RNLD), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Social Work qualification (CSS, CQSW or DipSW), Occupational Therapy qualification, or SALT). Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities who exhibit offending behaviours Ability to carry out complex assessments in various settings Ability to ensure that all information is meaningful and accessible to people with learning disabilities Ability to communicate effectively with multi-agencies and colleagues to raise awareness of the specific issues relating to LD 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Petherton Road resource centre 3 Petherton Road Bristol BS14 9BP Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)