Flexible Liaison & Recovery Support Worker

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winchester is looking for a passionate individual to join their Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team. You will support individuals navigating the criminal justice system, advocating for their needs while working alongside families and service providers. A NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your time effectively. The role offers flexible working options and generous leave entitlements to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development

Access to wellbeing tools and services

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or relevant training to diploma level.
• A warm personality with good communication and people skills.
• License holder with access to personal vehicle, prepared to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals who are hard to engage; talk to families for holistic understanding.
• Act as an empathetic advocate, promoting service users' rights.
• Respond to housing, social isolation, education, debt, and employment challenges.
• Provide the court with relevant information in a timely manner.
• Work closely with referring agencies as a single point of contact for health.
• Work autonomously, managing own time according to workload.

Skills

Good communication skills

People skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in Winchester is looking for a passionate individual to join their Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team. You will support individuals navigating the criminal justice system, advocating for their needs while working alongside families and service providers. A NVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalent is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your time effectively. The role offers flexible working options and generous leave entitlements to support work-life balance.