Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Specialist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner to support assessments and caseloads for individuals in contact with criminal justice services. The role covers Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County, with duties across custody suites and court locations.

Based in multiple venues, the post requires RMN/RNLD, OT/APH or Social Worker qualifications, and experience with mental health and complex presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience of direct clinical work with people with health and social needs.
• Experience of risk assessments/management.
• Experience in working within the Criminal Justice setting.
• Experience in community-based work and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and hold a caseload of service users in custody and community.
• Complete vulnerability assessments using Core documentation.
• Develop links with services and signpost to health and social care resources.
• Provide outreach and awareness training across agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Training delivery

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner to support assessments and caseloads for individuals in contact with criminal justice services. The role covers Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County, with duties across custody suites and court locations.

Based in multiple venues, the post requires RMN/RNLD, OT/APH or Social Worker qualifications, and experience with mental health and complex presentations.