Court-Based Liaison & Diversion Lead (Mental Health)

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave rising with time

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Excellent learning and career dev

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. The role focuses on triage, assessment and care pathway identification for individuals navigating police custody, court and prison.

The post operates within magistrates courts and supports pathways across Hampshire and IOW, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification at degree level in one of the specified fields with registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in mental health/learning disability, or criminal justice settings.
• Able to assess and manage risk and formulate mitigation plans.
• Ability to teach/supervise junior staff within the team.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire and IOW; driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage, screen and assess needs within magistrate's court and other settings as needed.
• Provide written and verbal information to police, court and prison in a timely manner.
• Act as lead for Hampshire and IOW magistrates' court and support wider pathways.
• Identify robust care pathways and advise on disposal decisions.
• Travel across sites; work pattern includes court and custody duties.

Skills

Teach/supervise

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Travel willingness

Education

Degree-level qualification in MH Nursing / LD Nursing / OT / Health Visiting / Public Health / Social Work

Registration with NMC/HCPC/Social Work

Tools

Electronic health records

Excel

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. The role focuses on triage, assessment and care pathway identification for individuals navigating police custody, court and prison.

The post operates within magistrates courts and supports pathways across Hampshire and IOW, with travel as required.