GM Police Custody Health Liaison and Diversion Facilitator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated individual to join their Liaison and Diversion Service. You will support vulnerable individuals in custody, collaborating with police and social services. This role offers flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment. Applicants should possess relevant experience in health and social care and demonstrate a compassionate approach. Excellent benefits are included.

Benefits

30% pay enhancement for evenings

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality health and social care and support.
• Ability to work on a rota covering shift work (7 am–7 pm, 7 days a week).
• Access to police systems and buildings, enhanced DBS and Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV).

Responsibilities

• Work with police and agencies to identify vulnerable individuals.
• Establish consent and gain insights into individual circumstances.
• Support individuals throughout the custody process.
• Develop a 'my plan' with individuals acknowledging their choices.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Non-judgemental attitude

Ability to work in a team

Understanding of health and social care

Job description

Overview

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a role in the Greater Manchester Liaison and Diversion Service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting people in custody suites across Greater Manchester. Full induction, bespoke training, structured supervision, and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

Work Schedule

Rota between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, seven days a week. The role is based in one of the eight Greater Manchester Police Custody Suites and requires access to police systems and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Work with police and other agencies to identify people with health, diversity, difficulties, disabilities and social circumstances vulnerabilities.
• Establish consent and spend time with individuals to gain insight into their circumstances.
• Support children, young people, adults and older adults throughout the custody process and environment.
• Foster hope and belief that personal well‑being and security is a reasonable expectation.
• Agree and develop a “my plan” with individuals that acknowledges their choice, strengths and assets.
• Signpost, refer people to and liaise with agencies best positioned to provide support.
• Provide quality and appropriate information to colleagues working in the custody environment and the wider system.

Requirements

• Compassionate, non‑judgemental and person‑centred approach.
• Ability to work on a rota covering shift work (7 am–7 pm, 7 days a week).
• Access to police systems and buildings, enhanced DBS and Non‑Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV). Applicants must provide information on family, finances, a minimum of three years residence in the UK.
• Experience in delivering high‑quality health and social care and support.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.

This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025.