Police Liaison Officer

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Police Liaison Worker, where you'll support individuals facing substance misuse challenges. Collaborate with police to provide guidance and ensure a holistic approach to care. This role is vital in helping people make positive changes in their lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with substance use issues.
• Ability to collaborate with police and other services.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individuals experiencing substance misuse.
• Collaborate with police to assist individuals avoiding prosecution.

Skills

Support

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

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About the role

When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job. You're choosing to make a difference.

We are currently looking to expand our successful Criminal Justice Recovery Coordination teams with an opportunity for a Police Liaison Worker at our Bishop Auckland Service in County Durham.

Our teams support individuals experiencing problematic substance use. The Liaison Worker role will enable us to provide specialist, tailored support to help service users make positive changes, and equip us with the knowledge and resources to reach and engage people with diverse needs within our communities.

As a Police Liaison Worker, you will collaborate closely with police colleagues to support members of the public who may have transgressed the law but do not require prosecution. You will offer advice, support, and guidance regarding the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse.

With support from the Harm Minimisation Lead and Outreach Worker, you will provide tailored guidance to minimise harmful behaviours and, if necessary, support individuals into services requiring more substantial assistance. You will adopt a holistic, whole-person approach, ensuring each service user's care plan addresses all aspects of their wellbeing, not just substance use, to achieve optimal outcomes.

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For full person specification and job details, please visit our website. The salary advertised reflects the full earning potential; starting salaries allow for pay progression within the pay band.

We are committed to providing fair opportunities for all and ensuring everyone can access the support they need to reach their potential. By joining our passionate teams, you will contribute to this mission. You can make a real difference by believing in our service users’ capacity to make positive changes, even when they may not believe in themselves.

If you feel you align with our values and ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but lack specific experience, consider discussing your transferable skills with us. We offer development opportunities to help you realize your potential and career aspirations.

Please note that all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to confirm interview arrangements. Please check your inbox and junk folder after the closing date for notifications.

Who are we

Humankind is one of England's most successful home-grown charities, providing free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, and mental health issues across the UK. We are dedicated to fair chances for all and ensuring everyone can access the help they need to realize their potential. By joining us, you'll contribute to making this happen and can truly make a difference by believing in our service users' ability to make positive changes.

We are proud of our work addressing health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, someone accesses one of our services, and we supported over 90,000 people last year. Check out our impact report for more information.