Health and Justice Youth Practitioner Liaison and Diversion Service

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 23 March 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Youth Practitioner within the Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion (CJL&D) service, which is part of the newly awarded Integrated Non-Custodial Services (INCS) contract, which has been awarded to Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) for the next seven years and leads to the integration of health and justice services.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to form and manage a seamless pathway through the criminal justice services for young people in Devon and Cornwall. This role involves coordinating services, ensuring that young people receive continuous care and support throughout their journey.

We are committed to improving the lives of young people involved in the criminal justice system. We aim to provide tailored care and support, ensuring that young people receive the best possible chance for rehabilitation and future success.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organized Practitioner to join our team. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and managing a coordinated pathway of care and support for young people moving through the criminal justice system.

In addition, the Practitioner will be responsible for delivering training to staff groups. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the criminal justice system, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to form and manage a seamless pathway through the criminal justice services for young individuals in Devon and Cornwall. This joint role will involve coordinating services and ensuring that young people receive continuous care and support throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Pathway Coordination:
- Develop and implement individualised care pathways for young people involved in the criminal justice system.
- Coordinate services across a range of providers, ensuring that young people receive seamless, continuous care.
- Act as the primary point of contact for young people and their families, offering advice and support throughout the process.
Staff Training and Development:
- Deliver training to multi-disciplinary staff groups, ensuring they are equipped to provide consistent and effective support to young people.
- Promote understanding of trauma-informed care and the challenges faced by young people within the justice system.
Collaboration and Advocacy:
- Work closely with partner agencies, including youth services, probation, social services, and education providers, to ensure all aspects of the young persons needs are met.
- Advocate for young peoples needs and ensure they have access to appropriate resources.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Monitor progress through the pathway and adjust services as needed.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the pathway, making improvements based on feedback from young people and service providers.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,388 to £44,902 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9369-25-0043-1

Job locations

The Rowans

Whipton Hospital, 1 Hospital Lane

Exeter

Devon

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings, sharing own professional knowledge, skills and expertise, whilst valuing the perspective of others.

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a professional qualification with significant relevant experience i.e., Diploma of Nursing with relevant experience.
Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

Providing clinical supervision.
Participation in user involvement in services.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures
Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings, sharing own professional knowledge, skills and expertise, whilst valuing the perspective of others.

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a professional qualification with significant relevant experience i.e., Diploma of Nursing with relevant experience.
Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

Providing clinical supervision.
Participation in user involvement in services.

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.