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Join Our Team as a Liaison and Diversion Support Worker
Are you driven to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system? Embrace a rewarding opportunity as a Liaison and Diversion Support Worker. Join our dedicated team in providing essential aftercare support to those who have passed through police custody in York, Harrogate, and Scarborough.
About Us
As a key player in the criminal justice sector, we are committed to offering aftercare support to individuals who have experienced police custody. Our collaborative approach involves partnership work with the Liaison and Diversion team, a combined effort by three partners: HK, Tees Esk and Wear Valley, and Spectrum Community Health. This unique service often requires referrals to other relevant services, done in accordance with client consent, to ensure holistic support.
About the role: Liaison and Diversion Support Worker
Join us in making a difference by taking on the role of a Liaison and Diversion Support Worker. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing vital aftercare support to individuals post-police custody.
* Collaborating closely with the Liaison and Diversion team and partner organisations.
* Managing a caseload of clients, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
* Facilitating referrals to other services as required, with client consent.
* Leveraging your experience in support work and partnership collaboration to create positive outcomes.
Key Details:
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (3:30pm on Fridays).
Location: Covering York, Harrogate, Scarborough, and all of North Yorkshire.
Ability to Drive: Highly advantageous due to the widespread geographical coverage.
About you
To excel in this role, you should possess:
* Experience in support work, particularly with vulnerable individuals.
* A track record of managing caseloads and collaborating in partnership services.
* Familiarity with the criminal justice system.
* Strong communication skills and empathy for effective client engagement.
* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Choose Us
* Make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system.
* Collaborate within a partnership framework, gaining diverse experience.
* Embrace a fast-paced environment where learning and growth are accelerated.
* Work in a unique role that offers the opportunity to engage with police custody.
The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band
What can Humankind offer you?
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe dont feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £23, - £26,
DBS Requirement Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Police Vetting
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date 28 May