Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
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Job summary
Liaison & Diversion Practitioner:
Essential: A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject OR Diploma in Health and Social Care AND/OR Experience of working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable: Professional recognised qualification such as RMN, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, and Occupational Therapist. Psychology Degree CBT Diploma, Substance Misuse Diploma
An opportunity has arisen within the Cumbria Lancashire Liaison and Diversion Team for the role of Liaison & Diversion Practitioner based at Carlisle Police Station
This key position of Liaison & Diversion Practitioner within the established Liaison and Diversion Service for Custody suites and Magistrates Courts will be offered as a full time, substantive post.
Main duties of the job
The Liaison and Diversion Team seek to deliver an effective service based upon collaboration and partnership working between local mental health services, learning disability services, local authority, third sector agencies and criminal justice agencies.
The L&D team work within the criminal justice pathway, providing assessment, liaison, referral and guidance for persons (from the age of 10yrs) who have come to the attention of the Criminal Justice Agencies within Police Custody, including Voluntary Attendees and Courts.
As the 'All Age, All Vulnerability' model is increasingly embedded in Police Custody and Court settings, referrals have increased Year on year.
The role is intended to support the improvement and development of services in keeping with the National Model of Liaison & Diversion
Important: This post is requires successful candidates to undergo Level 2 (full) Vetting from the respective constabulary from which you will be working, of which clearance is essential in order to fulfil the role.
All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
23 March 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS323-CLK
Job locations
Carlisle Poli
Carlisle
CA1 3NQ
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carlisle Poli
Carlisle
CA1 3NQ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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