Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £53,751.00 i £60,651.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Uxbridge, UB8 1PQ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9333-25-0980 |
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To act as an autonomous practitioner in court and police detention cells. The post holder will also be expected to assess an individuals mental state and risk and within the context of the alleged offence and the criminal justice system, implement a care pathway for each individual. In the absence of the youth justice liaison and diversion worker, the post holder will be expected to screen any youths in police custody during their shift in police stations. This will involve engaging with the young person and at times their guardians and depending on the screening outcomes, may involve making onward referrals including safeguarding, youth offending teams and CAMHS. To undertake a full mental state assessment, risk assessment, and gather a background history for individuals with a variety of needs. These would include those with a serious mental illness or personality disorder and associated learning, social, personal, dependency and substance misuse issues who are in police custody suites and court detention. To prepare accurate written reports following assessment in line with quality standards.