Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liaison & Diversion (L&D) Team for the role of L&D Practitioner based in Oldbury, Wolverhampton & Bloxwich custody suites. The post holder will be expected to travel across the three custody suites.
Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for holistic health assessment in Liaison and Diversion in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.
* Provide a written report for Crown or Magistrates Courts or attend and give verbal evidence as required, offering considered recommendations to these bodies.
* Assess service users individual needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency.
* Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans, delivering and promoting positive risk-taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
* Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and electronically in health records.
* Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of the process as part of Liaison and Diversion Service.
* Use both Silvercloud and Justice Star tools in supporting service users.
* Provide feedback to youth justice panels and Youth Offending services.
Qualifications
* ROLE SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING; applicants must have lived in the UK for three years prior to submitting their vetting application.
Benefits
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
#J-18808-Ljbffr