Job Overview
We are looking for a Liaison & Diversion Support, Time, Recovery Worker based in Hereford. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and may be withdrawn if sponsorship is required.
Main Duties of the Job
*THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING*
The post holder will be expected to travel across the MPFT footprint if required.
* Work with service users referred to Health & Justice and their carers to promote self‑determination, choice and autonomy.
* Establish therapeutic relationships with service users and their relatives/carers.
* Participate in setting quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing practice in line with current clinical guidance and policy.
* Assess a person’s individual care needs, agree and refer to appropriate agencies, and involve them in planning and prioritisation of their activity where possible.
* Provide short‑term interventions to encourage engagement with services and attendance at initial appointments.
* Complete robust risk assessments and risk management plans, and promote positive risk taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
* Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
* Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of the process, as part of the Health & Justice Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Competent in literacy and numeracy.
* Computer literacy.
Desirable criteria
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent.
* Training in Supporting / Mentoring Adult / Child Safeguarding.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience working with individuals with a complex range of health and social care needs.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of the Immigration system.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Basic knowledge of physical/mental condition and rehabilitation.
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