Band 6 Liaison and Diversion Practitioner Outreach Team- Ardenleigh
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The successful candidates will have the exciting opportunity to work across various criminal justice settings comprised of Perry Barr police custody block, Birmingham Magistrates and Crown Courts, Prison and Outreach in the community.We are looking for versatile, motivated , professionally qualified nurses, social workers or allied health professionals with post qualification experience to deliver a service to vulnerable individuals who are often the most marginalised within society. You will offer them hope that they can recover from their plight, leading in assisting them in their diversion away from the criminal justice system.
We have a committed, motivated, hardworking and skilled team and offer excellent career progression opportunities. The team holds a strong recovery focused ethos, and you will hold an integral role working alongside partner agencies, including the police, peer mentors, probation and court staff to help those accessing the service obtain positive outcomes.
We are currently recruiting for
1x B6 Liaison & Diversion Outreach Practitioner
An exciting role working within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Outreach Team, predominantly the hours of work will be Monday- Friday 08:00-16:00 however there will also be the opportunity to work within other areas of the service (Court, Custody, Prison) which may involve working outside of these days/hours.
Main duties of the job
For both roles you will need:
- Excellent communication skills
- Extensive post qualification experience working in a range of settings,
- To be a strong team player and able to work autonomously,
- Abilities to work collaboratively with partner agencies
- Be a suitablyqualified professional(Nurse, Social Worker,SALT, OT etc)
- To be able to inform and promote decision making around those with complex care needs (mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disability, youth or any other vulnerability).
The aim of the scheme is to;
- Improve access to healthcare and support services for vulnerable individuals and a reduction in health inequalities
- Divert individuals, where appropriate, out of the youth and criminal justice systems into health, social care or other supportive services
- Deliver efficiencies within the youth and criminal justice systems
- Reduce re-offending or escalation of offending behaviours
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Date posted
18 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-4380867
Job locations
Various sites/Ardenleigh
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham & Solihull
B24 9SA
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites/Ardenleigh
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham & Solihull
B24 9SA
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