Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for registered health or social care professionals to work in a team in a fast-paced criminal justice environment. You will need to be an NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with some relevant health or social care service experience and have significant demonstrable post registration experience.

Liaison and Diversion is a process whereby people of all ages with a wide range of vulnerabilities are identified and assessed as early as possible as they pass through the Youth and Criminal Justice Systems. You will be required to work autonomously across the offender pathway in a range of community and custody environments and support the Police, Courts and Probation and the wider health and social
care systems.

We are looking to employ two workers into our team to operate a twilight service in police custody. This is a pilot project for one year. Their role will involve working 2:30pm to 10pm on a rota system covering 7 days a week including bank holidays.

Your primary role will be to complete holistic client triage assessments as well as gaining an understanding of criminal justice systems. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills that will enable you to challenge, motivate, influence and inspire your colleagues at all levels.

The criminal justice locations include Police Investigation Centres (PIC’s), courts and other supporting criminal justice/health environments in line with service need. The service covers both Norfolk and Suffolk and may require some cross county working. It is essential that you are able to travel independently.

**Benefits**:
**Benefits included with this role are**:
- NHS pension
- A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physio service
- Gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff.

There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

**For further details / informal visits contact**:
ROLE SUMMARY

The role of the Liaison & Diversion Practitioner is to work in partnership with Police, Probation, Her Majesties Court and Tribunal Service and Third Sector organisations in the screening and triage of alleged offenders pre and post charge in Police Custody, Magistrates Courts, and other Criminal Justice locations. The Liaison & Diversion Service is an all age, all vulnerability model and will screen identified individuals and advise partner agencies on their needs and the potential impact on their offending behaviour to help identify appropriate custodial or alternative to custody options.

The practitioner will demonstrate an understanding of mental health assessments and the health needs of service users and will work closely alongside partner agencies to promote the safety and the well
- being of service users, their families/carers and the wider public. The post holder will assess and where appropriate refer to Primary and/or Secondary and/or Third Sector organisations based on any identified need.

The service will operate across two counties (Norfolk and Suffolk) and it is tasked with extended cover to Police Investigation Centres (PIC’s), which will involve working a shift pattern to cover extended hours. Contracted hours will be 37.5 hours per week (for full time staff). Courts will be covered as required, to include PACE and Bank Holiday courts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Help to maintain a quality court diversion service as part of the Liaison and Diversion Service.
2. To attend courts when required and provide a range of screening assessments and written reports. To give clear direction to court officials when diversion is required.
3. To attend Police Investigation Centres (PICs) as required to screen and /or triage service users.
4. To provide accurate advice at pre-sentence report stage to facilitate and expedite mental health screenings.
5. To participate in the assessment of clients by ensuring their physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing are taken into account at all times and divert to a place that would meet their needs if necessary.
6. To form working partnerships with other care providers.
7. To

  • Assistant Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Great Yarmouth Acute Services - Band 4 Assistant Practitioners If you are passionate about patient care and involvement, working within a strong, supportive and established team, then this role is for you! You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure clinical excellence and outstanding care are delivery at all times. You will have the...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period.Person SpecificationCandidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years.The ability to work as part of a...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period.Person SpecificationCandidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years.The ability to work as part of a...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period.Person SpecificationCandidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years.The ability to work as part of a...

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom The Change Project Full time

    **Domestic Violence Awareness Practitioner - The Change Hub** **Position**:Domestic Violence Awareness Practitioner (DVAP) **Reports to**:The Change Hub Norfolk Service Manager **Hours**:37.5 Hours a week **Salary**: £34,272 per annum **Location**:Norfolk including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Thetford areas. **Travel**:You will be required to travel...

  • Early Years Practitioner/ Pre-school Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to engage well with children aged...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 3 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 5 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Person Specification Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to work as part...

  • Early Years Practitioner

    6 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, East Anglia, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our team of nurturing practitioners to cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period.Person SpecificationCandidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years.The ability to work as part of a...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Great Warley, United Kingdom Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Nursery Practitioner Shenfield OR Upminster Full Time / Permanent **- Brentwood.** Solid, strong Level 2 or Level 3 or above Nursery Practitioner / Baby Room Lead **- Upminster** Strong Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - preferably specialising in the under 3’s age group but would look at over 3’s specialism too In regard to hours, options are: - 4...

  • Midday Supervisory Assistant

    7 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Inspiration Trust Full time

    **Scale B £3,528 pro rata per annum (£20,441 per annum full time/full year equivalent)**: **Permanent, Part Time (7.5 hours)**: **Term Time Only (38 weeks)**: **Starting May 2023**: **Cobholm Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to join our friendly lunchtime team as a midday supervisor. The role holder will join...

  • Community Network Lead

    7 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    At an exciting time of transformation at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for experienced and compassionate clinical professionals to join our existing leadership team in Great Yarmouth and Waveney Care Group. Building relationships across our teams as well as influencing the Mental Health Agenda across our developing Primary Care...

  • Control Centre Operator

    4 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Great Yarmouth Borough Council Full time

    **HOUSING SERVICES** **INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES** **CONTROL CENTRE OPERATOR** **PART TIME POST 18.5 HOURS - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT** **SALARY BAND 3 - £10787.50 to £11184.50 (pro rata)** **Plus, weekend enhancements and 20% shift allowance** Our busy control centre requires the professional skills of a control centre operator, experience is...

  • Lead Theatre Practitioner

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Great Missenden, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    Applicants should meet the following criteria: Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration. Minimum 3 year experience in coordination, ordering, first assistant, mentor, over view of leading other. First surgical assistant certificate Additional skills in recovery and anaesthetics. ILS. Mentorship qualification Maths, English GCSE at...

  • Early Years Practitioner/ Pre-school Practitioner

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 5 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to engage well with children aged 0-5 years, understanding and supporting their learning and developmental needs as a Keyperson Have a...

  • Early Years Practitioner/ Pre-school Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cobholm And Lichfield Child Care Centre (Uk) Limited Full time

    cover Maternity leave for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of continued employment at the end of that period. Candidates must hold at least a level 2 relevant qualification in Early Years. The ability to engage well with children aged 0-5 years, understanding and supporting their learning and developmental needs as a Keyperson Have a...