Overview
This is an opportunity to join Practice Plus Group in West Yorkshire as a Support Time and Recovery Navigator. We provide non-Custodial healthcare through a person-centred approach, assessing mental health and neurodiversity needs to direct individuals to the most appropriate channel. The role supports people across the Liaison and Diversion Service to engage with the Criminal Justice System and access a full range of identified health needs, including substance misuse, mental and physical health, homelessness, learning disabilities, exploitation, safeguarding and social care issues.
Location West Yorkshire Region - DL required
Salary Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary range £28,247 – £32,346 depending on experience. Hours Service covers 8am – 8pm (37.5 hours per week).
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
* Be part of an extended team working across the Liaison & Diversion service
* Liaise with the police, probation, courts and legal services, as well as inpatient and community health and social care services
* Support daily contact with children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities, to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice System
* Support access to identified health needs (substance misuse, mental and physical health, homelessness, learning disabilities, exploitation, safeguarding and social care issues)
* Provide practical support to individuals and families, maintaining a programme of support, and enabling access to agencies including probation services, community-based organisations, clinics, courts, mental health services and hospitals
How we will support you
* Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
About us
Practice Plus Group is a leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, focused on delivering an integrated model to guide those involved in the judicial pathway toward meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications, skills and experience required
* Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience
* Experience of working with service users face to face with a variety of health needs
* Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent
* Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines
* Proactive problem solving skills
* Flexible attitude to working arrangements
* Motivated as an individual and when working in a team
* Patient-centred values and ability to promote service user involvement
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for checking previous convictions.
Employer details
Employer: Practice Plus Group
Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employers website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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