Liaison & Diversion Practitioner (Courts & Custody)

Lancashire & South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Liaison & Diversion Practitioner role based in East Lancashire. This permanent, full-time Band 5 post sits within the Liaison and Diversion Service for Police Custody Suites and Magistrates Courts.

You will assess vulnerabilities, support onward referrals, and collaborate with agencies to inform decision makers and ensure safe, appropriate services for service users in the Criminal Justice system.

Qualifications

• Degree or demonstrable evidence relevant to the field of practice.
• Professional recognised qualification such as RMN, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Assess vulnerabilities using validated tools and share information to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Assess service users' capacity for participation in criminal justice procedures.
• Consider cultural, gender, age and development needs, and housing, finance, relationships and employment needs.
• Document timely and accurately on electronic records.

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Professional recognised qualification (RMN, Social Worker, OT)

Job description

The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Liaison & Diversion Practitioner role based in East Lancashire. This permanent, full-time Band 5 post sits within the Liaison and Diversion Service for Police Custody Suites and Magistrates Courts.

You will assess vulnerabilities, support onward referrals, and collaborate with agencies to inform decision makers and ensure safe, appropriate services for service users in the Criminal Justice system.