Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
The Liaison and Diversion Service is
commissioned nationally by NHS England.
It is an all age, all
vulnerability service which offers screening/assessment services to
individuals in police custody and court who may present with vulnerabilities
and who find themselves in
contact with the youth or criminal justice systems as a result of being
suspected of having committed a criminal offence. Vulnerabilities may include but
not limited to mental health, alcohol and substance use, homelessness, learning
disabilities, autism, or other speech and language difficulties.
We provide
court related services which offer greater advice and support to the Judiciary,
including Court Reports and liaising with Prisons where necessary.
L&D
services aim to reduce reoffending, reduce unnecessary use of police and court
time and reduce health inequalities for some of the most vulnerable in society.
It requires a commitment
to close partnership working with other services and working with a complex and
diverse range of individuals with varying needs.
The Associate
Practitioner Role supports the Senior Practitioners within the team and Custody
providing initial screenings and any follow up support that is required with
their caseload, or the Senior Practitioners after an All-Vulnerability
Assessment takes place. The relevant support, referrals or signposting will be
provided, which will require providing support in the community.
Main duties of the job
Following
assessment and identification of any vulnerabilities the practitioner will
either facilitate diversion of the individual away from the criminal justice
system into appropriate services or alternatively with the individuals consent
signpost on to services to meet any vulnerabilities whilst they continue to be
dealt with by the criminal justice system and beyond.
Liaising with
other professionals and service providers to ensure appropriate care and
support is in place is integral to the role.
We are looking for someone who
embraces collaborative working with partner agencies, service users and carers
and who has a keen interest in working with the Police. You will need to be
resilient and have the ability and confidence to work with a high level of
autonomy.
Importantly, you will be dynamic and
persevering in your work, be naturally inquisitive, have excellent risk
assessment and report writing skills, and the ability to quickly establish and
develop rapport with service users.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work alongside and under supervision of
the criminal justice liaison and diversion practitioners as part of a team
under direction of the team manager. Providing support with practical concerns
or difficulties that might be affecting service users mental health and
wellbeing.
Provide time limited 1:1 support to
service users, giving information to access a wide range of agencies and
services that can provide help and advice with housing, social isolation,
education, debt management and employment to service users who have been in
contact with the criminal justice system.
Support service users who are typically
hard to engage to access and utilise community services which is likely to
reduce the risk of them reoffending the service users may have a history of
offending, may have co-existing complex needs for example substance misuse and
homelessness and who at times may present with extremely challenging behaviours.
Deliver the highest standards of safe and
compassionate, evidence based care. Thereby enabling service users to reach an
optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
Work collaboratively across a range of
disciplines, developing knowledge and practical skills to perform non-complex,
protocol led, tasks with minimal supervision. To be responsible for own
actions.
Provide care
within well established procedures, protocols, guidelines etc, and established
clinical care plans, whilst acting within the required sphere of clinical competences for the role at all times.
Exercise initiative and judgement in the
assessment, care planning, goal setting, delivery, implementation and
evaluation of psychological/physical care under the supervision of a registered
professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work alongside and under supervision of
the criminal justice liaison and diversion practitioners as part of a team
under direction of the team manager. Providing support with practical concerns
or difficulties that might be affecting service users mental health and
wellbeing.
Provide time limited 1:1 support to
service users, giving information to access a wide range of agencies and
services that can provide help and advice with housing, social isolation,
education, debt management and employment to service users who have been in
contact with the criminal justice system.
Support service users who are typically
hard to engage to access and utilise community services which is likely to
reduce the risk of them reoffending the service users may have a history of
offending, may have co-existing complex needs for example substance misuse and
homelessness and who at times may present with extremely challenging behaviours.
Deliver the highest standards of safe and
compassionate, evidence based care. Thereby enabling service users to reach an
optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
Work collaboratively across a range of
disciplines, developing knowledge and practical skills to perform non-complex,
protocol led, tasks with minimal supervision. To be responsible for own
actions.
Provide care
within well established procedures, protocols, guidelines etc, and established
clinical care plans, whilst acting within the required sphere of clinical competences for the role at all times.
Exercise initiative and judgement in the
assessment, care planning, goal setting, delivery, implementation and
evaluation of psychological/physical care under the supervision of a registered
professional.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
- Listening skills including the need for awareness and sensitivity to disability impairment, including learning disability within the service user group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree/NVQ4 in Health & Social Care
- Or, QCF diploma level3/NVQ 3 with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 4 and required to achieve Foundation Degree in health and social Care
Desirable
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
- Listening skills including the need for awareness and sensitivity to disability impairment, including learning disability within the service user group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree/NVQ4 in Health & Social Care
- Or, QCF diploma level3/NVQ 3 with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 4 and required to achieve Foundation Degree in health and social Care
Desirable
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
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.
