Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

LSCft; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner based in East Lancashire. The role supports the Police Custody Suites and Magistrates Courts with identification, screening, and onward referral to suitable services.

The post focuses on assessing vulnerabilities, capacity for participation in procedures, and coordinating care across agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in relevant subject or demonstrable evidence or equivalent experience relevant to field of practice.
• Professional recognised qualification such as RMN, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice System, including roles and responsibilities of staff working in it.
• Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess vulnerabilities using validated tools and ensure risk is assessed and information shared to access appropriate services.
• Assess service user capacity for participation in criminal justice procedures, considering cultural and gender needs, age and development.
• Liaise across agencies to support onward planning and intervention and address needs.
• Provide brief community based interventions to maximise access and engagement with services.
• Inform decision makers with relevant information to support sentencing and disposal outcomes.

Skills

Initial Assessment

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

RMN / LD Nurse / Social Worker / OT

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner based in East Lancashire. The role supports the Police Custody Suites and Magistrates Courts with identification, screening, and onward referral to suitable services.

The post focuses on assessing vulnerabilities, capacity for participation in procedures, and coordinating care across agencies.