STR Worker, Liaison & Diversion for Mental Health Support

Somerset Nhs Foundation Trust; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Annual leave

Blue Light Card

Career development

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an STR Worker to join the Liaison and Diversion Service (LADS) covering custody and community settings in Avon and Somerset. You will complete mental health and vulnerability assessments, refer individuals to health and social care services, and support service users with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance.

Working across custody, court, and community settings, you’ll engage with multidisciplinary teams, maintain confidential records, and help

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 recruiting an STR Worker to join the Liaison and Diversion Service (LADS) covering custody and community settings in Avon and Somerset. You will complete mental health and vulnerability assessments, refer individuals to health and social care services, and support service users with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance.

Working across custody, court, and community settings, you’ll engage with multidisciplinary teams, maintain confidential records, and help