Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to join their dynamic team. The role involves working in police custody and courts, providing essential support to service users. Candidates should possess strong risk assessment and report writing skills, and have experience in mental health or learning disabilities. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with NHS, Local Authority, CAMHS, or substance misuse services.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with service users and carers.

Responsibilities

• Work across police stations and courts in Hertfordshire.
• Provide support to service users within the criminal justice system.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Mental Health Nursing Qualification

Learning Disability Nursing Qualification

Job description

Band 6 Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse)

The developing Hertfordshire Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team (CJLDT) is looking to recruit a Band 6 Liaison and Diversion Practitioner. This is a new post.

The service operates mainly at Hatfield and Stevenage Police Stations and covers Hertfordshire in police custody, Magistrates’ Courts, and Crown Court. You will be expected to work across all bases and with Voluntary Attendees.

The working hours are from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, on a rota that includes some 11-hour shifts, subject to negotiation and service demands.

Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience working with one or more of the following groups: NHS, Local Authority, CAMHS, or services such as alcohol and substance misuse. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, persevering, inquisitive, with excellent risk assessment and report writing skills, and able to establish rapport quickly with service users and carers.

Appointment is subject to successful Police vetting.

We are a small, friendly, and close-knit team with specialist knowledge, recognized as the go-to resource for advice on distressed service users within the criminal justice system.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and aims to be a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services nationally. Our over 3,500 staff serve more than 400,000 people across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, providing community and inpatient services, including specialized Tier 4, perinatal, and secure learning disability services.

Our Trust values are: Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, and Professional. These core values guide everything we do and underpin our commitment to quality care.

If you are interested in joining the HPFT family and making a difference, please contact:

• Monika Tolofari, Team Leader
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• Deanna Hancocks
  Phone: [phone]