We are recruiting a qualified practitioner to join the award-winning Hampshire & Isle of Wight Liaison and Diversion Service, based on the Isle of Wight. We've been recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.
You will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals involved in the criminal justice system who often present with complex needs including mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness and social exclusion.
You will hold and manage a defined caseload and work autonomously within professional guidelines. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, contribute to risk assessments and risk management plans, and provide professional advice to police, probation, courts and partner agencies.
Please note: Applicants should ideally reside on the Isle of Wight, those living off-island must be able to commute to and from the island which requires ferry travel. Candidates should carefully consider travel time, costs and weather-related disruptions when applying.
Applications for this vacancy will be considered in the order in which they are received, the vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found. We recommend you apply today to ensure you don't miss out on starting your journey with us
About the Job:
To attend police custody suites and magistrates' courts and provide assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential health vulnerability has been identified .
To provide the police and court with written and verbal information pertaining to the - individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health.
To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.
Working pattern + Service operating hours
Our service operates in police custody from, 7 days a week over the whole year. This would include two weekends per calendar month. Our service does not operate at night. Any request for specific working pattens can be considered in l ine with our flexible working policy .
Work base:
You will work from primarily Newport Police station and Newport magistrates Court. We encourage applicant visits to our base, all suitable applicants will be invited for an informal visit before being booked in for interview.
Parking:
Parking is provided for staff at all sites.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Health Visitor or Social Work along with relevant registration
At least 18months post registration experience
Licence holder with access to your own vehicle .
This post is subject to police vetting which requires that you have been a resident within the UK for a period of three years
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Pauline O'Callaghan on or email: who'll be delighted to help. Alternatively, you can also contact Clinical and Operational Lead Jessica Hillman on or email:
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.