Mental Health Practitioner in Police Custody
7 days ago
Somerset Foundation Trust's Advice and Support in custody and court (ASCC) team provides a service to individuals appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton, Yeovil and North Somerset Magistrates' courts, Taunton Crown Court) and to those who have been arrested and are detainees in police custody (Bridgwater).
The team is part of NHS England's national liaison and diversion programme (and in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Partnership, provides the Advice & Support in Custody & Courts service to the wider Avon and Somerset police area). The team's primary role is to complete mental health and other vulnerability assessments in criminal justice settings and identify unmet needs with a view to referring on to a range of relevant health and social care services.
The team routinely share relevant information with criminal justice agencies (where consent has been obtained) to ensure that wherever individuals are in the criminal justice system, their mental health needs and information about other vulnerabilities are known, enabling the police and courts to make informed decisions about charging and sentencing.
The service operates 7 days a week - 8.00am to 8.00pm. Working hours have some significant flexibility with some working 7.5 hours and a number of optional 'long day' (8.00am-8.00pm) shifts to cover these hours (a mixture of 8.00 am - 4.00pm, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 10am - 6.00pm and 12.00 - 8.00pm).
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Mental Health Practitioner in Police Custody
7 days ago
Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeSomerset Foundation Trust's Advice and Support in custody and court (ASCC) team provides a service to individuals appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton, Yeovil and North Somerset Magistrates’ courts, Taunton Crown Court) and to those who have been arrested and are detainees in police custody (Bridgwater). The team is part of NHS England’s...
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeSomerset NHS Foundation Trust Advice and Support in custody and court (ASCC) team provides a service to individuals appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton, Yeovil and North Somerset Magistrates’ courts, Taunton Crown Court) and to those who have been arrested and are detainees in police custody (Bridgwater). The team is part of NHS England’s...
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeCriminal Justice Mental Health Practitioner **BASE**: Bridgwater and surrounding Somerset area **SALARY**: £30,401 - £37,267 per annum **HOURS**: 37.5 hours per week over 7 day service. Somerset Partnership’s Advice and Support in custody and court (ASCC) team provides a service to individuals appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton, Yeovil...
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Criminal Justice Mental Health Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAs part of the wider ASCC team, you will be part of a rota mainly covering Bridgwater police custody. You may also need to provide some cover to Taunton, Yeovil and North Somerset Magistrates Court, and will be part of a voluntary attenders project, a service for those individuals who are suspected of committing an offence but interviewed at a police station...
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full timeSomerset Partnership's Advice and \Support in custody and court (ASCC) team provides a service to individuals appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton, Yeovil and North Somerset Magistrates' courts, Taunton Crown Court) and to those who have been arrested and are detainees in police custody (Bridgwater).The service operates 7 days a week between the...
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Mental Health Practitioner in LADS
2 weeks ago
Bridgwater TA LX, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per yearThe closing date is 24th Nov 2025Job summaryAre you passionate about supporting people at their most vulnerable moments? Our Liaison and Diversion (LADS) team plays a vital role in Somerset's criminal justice system, helping individuals access the care and support they need.What We DoWe work with people appearing at Somerset's criminal courts (Taunton,...
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PS Custody Officer
5 days ago
Bridgwater, United Kingdom Avon and Somerset Police Full timeJob DescriptionIt is a requirement for Officers to reside within the Avon and Somerset Force area. If you are relocating from outside of the force area, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8000.Are you looking for a change? Are you looking to relocate to a vibrant, beautiful part of the country? If so, this may be the opportunity you...
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Mental Health Practitioner
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Community Mental Health Practitioner
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PS Custody Officer
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