Liaison & Diversion STR Worker - Flexible Impact

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR) to join the LADS team. Based at Bridgwater Police Custody with rotation to the LADS community access service, you will assess vulnerable individuals and coordinate referrals to health and social care services.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, maintain accurate clinical records, and provide advice and encouragement to service users.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health and vulnerability assessments within custody and court settings.
• Identify unmet needs and refer individuals to appropriate health and social care services.
• Provide advice, support, and encouragement to service users, acting as a positive role model.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and carers to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy.
• Share relevant information with criminal justice agencies (with consent) to inform decisions on charging and sentencing.

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR) to join the LADS team. Based at Bridgwater Police Custody with rotation to the LADS community access service, you will assess vulnerable individuals and coordinate referrals to health and social care services.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, maintain accurate clinical records, and provide advice and encouragement to service users.