Criminal Justice Liaison and diversion Peer support

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Worker. The successful applicant will work with individuals in the criminal justice system, providing vital support and assistance in their recovery journey. Duties include fostering supportive relationships, promoting recovery goals, and facilitating community participation, all within a multi-disciplinary team environment. This position offers professional growth and a commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health service discounts and online benefits

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Recent direct contact with the criminal justice system is required.
• Experience in peer mentoring or support roles.
• Understanding of mental health and recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive relationships with service users.
• Support individuals in identifying achievable recovery goals.
• Promote access to community groups and networks.
• Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Contact with the Criminal Justice System

Peer mentor training

Mental health awareness

Job description

Criminal Justice Liaison and diversion Peer support

Applicants require recent direct contact with the criminal justice system

The peer support worker (PSW) will work as an integral part of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team. The service provides early intervention to address health and social inequalities to reduce re-offending behaviours. The PSW will work with individuals to provide peer support and practical assistance to allow service users to participate in their own unique recovery journey for service users with complex needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system to receive enhanced support through appropriate diversion pathways.

Main duties of the job

To work with and develop supportive relationships with service receivers

To support individuals to identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, using a range of recovery tools, techniques and lived experiences

To share own recovery story to provide hope, self belief and self awareness and inspire and instil confidence in peers

Demonstrate a caring and professional attitude and be a positive role model to multi-disciplinary team members, service receivers and carers

Share Knowledge of the Recovery Model and promote the support development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).

Promote and facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities and with partner agencies.

Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning.

Use both job related training and individual experience to guide approach and interventions. Use professional supervision to support this process

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job responsibilities

Work within multi disciplinary team and develop positive working relationships with service receivers and colleagues

Communicate with team members and provide information to inform future care planning

Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning

To work with teams in the wider organisation to raise the profile of recovery and peer support.

Person Specification

• Contact with the Criminal Justice System
• Peer mentor training
• Mental health awareness

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.

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