Flexible Post-Release Reconnect Practitioner – Community Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Reconnect Practitioner to support people leaving prison, coordinating triage, assessment and referral. You will help ensure timely engagement with community services and provide up to six months of post-release support.

Experience with complex needs, vulnerability screening and collaboration with health and social care is essential. DBS and vetting checks apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of staff working in it
• Use and interpretation of health screening tools

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess people with vulnerabilities who are approaching release from prison
• Respond to referrals raising mental health, learning disability, substance misuse or safeguarding needs
• Assess emotional wellbeing, cultural and gender needs, age-related needs and social circumstances
• Provide support in the community after release, for up to six months
• Begin engagement with people up to 12 weeks before their release
• Increase access to and uptake of healthcare or support services for vulnerable people who struggle to engage
• Reduce health inequalities for prison leavers
• Ensure the health needs of people leaving prison are met
• Ensure a safe transition from prison to community-based healthcare and support, with follow-up to maintain engagement
• Create an effective link between prison and community services
• Support people mainly in North Cumbria and cover other areas of Cumbria and North Lancashire as service need requires

Skills

Mental health awareness

Criminal justice knowledge

Health screening tools

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Reconnect Practitioner to support people leaving prison, coordinating triage, assessment and referral. You will help ensure timely engagement with community services and provide up to six months of post-release support.

Experience with complex needs, vulnerability screening and collaboration with health and social care is essential. DBS and vetting checks apply.