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Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
7 days ago
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and conscientious person to the role of Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (LDP) within Liaison, Diversion and Reconnect (LD&R).
LD&R is a countywide service to Kent and Medway's Police custody suites, Magistrates, Crown Courts, Prisons and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving service with an excellent reputation for service user care and stakeholder engagement.
Main duties of the job
As an LDP you will be screening and signposting individuals in Police custody suites and Kent Prisons, identifying health and social vulnerabilities that may be having a negative impact on health and well-being. You will also form part of the LD&R Support, Time, Recovery (STR) function in the community, supporting aftercare for clients who are involved in the criminal justice system.
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
A full and comprehensive local induction program within all the areas of practice will be provided.
The successful applicant will need to work flexibly to serve our custody suites, Prisons and community settings in response to service need. Therefore, an ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely manner is essential.
Please note that due to the custody/prison environments, this role is subject to full vetting by Kent Police/HMP.
Telephone contact with LD&R Team Manager for an informal conversation about the position, prior to application, is encouraged.
Please see the job description for full details.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
NVQ level 4 or relevant qualificationExperience
Essential
Experience of working to address the health & social care needs of service users Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team Experience of working and liaising with other partnership agenciesDesirable
Experience of working with offendersSkills and knowledge
Essential
Problem solving skills Excellent written communication skillsDesirable
Team working skills within a disciplinary group Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for learning and developmentKnowledge
Essential
Knowledge of health and social care services and provisionsDesirable
Knowledge of the social care needs of people Knowledge of the policies and guidance underpinning the provision of services to people with mental illness Knowledge of the welfare and benefits system Knowledge of the types of resource available in the community to patients of the Forensic Service Knowledge of Adult Protection Procedures-
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