Recovery-Focused Liaison & Diversion Support Specialist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Dunball; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card access

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Support, Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join the Liaison and Diversion Service (LADS) at Mallard Court, Bridgwater. You will assess vulnerabilities, provide practical and emotional support, and help service users access health, social care and community services.

In a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate with police, courts, probation and health professionals to promote recovery and safeguarding, while maintaining confidential records and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, trauma, or social exclusion.
• Assess vulnerability and complete assessments of mental health and other vulnerabilities.
• Provide information, advice, encouragement and practical support to service users.
• Support individuals in police custody, magistrates' courts and community settings to identify needs and access services.
• Work with police, courts, probation, health professionals and partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches and support service users to improve wellbeing and quality of life.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and contribute to risk management and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Participate in data collection, service monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to service improvement and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals within police custody, magistrates' courts and community settings to identify their needs and access appropriate services and support.
• Complete assessments of mental health and other vulnerabilities and assist with referrals to relevant health, social care and community services.
• Provide information, advice, encouragement and practical support to service users, helping them engage with services and work towards positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with police, courts, probation services, health professionals, carers and partner agencies to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches and support service users to make meaningful changes that improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, contribute to risk management processes and support the protection of individuals from harm or abuse.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with Trust policies and national standards.
• Participate in data collection, service monitoring and reporting activities to support local and national service requirements.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Support, Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join the Liaison and Diversion Service (LADS) at Mallard Court, Bridgwater. You will assess vulnerabilities, provide practical and emotional support, and help service users access health, social care and community services.

In a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate with police, courts, probation and health professionals to promote recovery and safeguarding, while maintaining confidential records and