Overview
We're looking for a Band 5 Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and prison. We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for someone who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system. With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending. 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'. We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an "+Outstanding" rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: "+Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values."
Responsibilities
* Support custody practitioners in conducting triaging and screenings in custody and escalating to a practitioner if acute risk or complex needs are present.
* Provide advice and clinical support across the Hampshire criminal justice systems to the wider STR workforce.
* Work from within police custody suites within Basingstoke and across Hampshire when required.
* Be flexible across the Hampshire area according to locality and custody/court need, with the ability to travel to localities across Hampshire as per roster.
* May hold a small caseload of complex service users to support engagement with community services such as drug and alcohol services; work independently on this caseload and manage time effectively.
Requirements
* Interest in Liaison and Diversion and commitment to supporting service users through police custody, court and prison processes.
* Flexibility to travel across Hampshire as per roster.
* Ability to work independently on a caseload with good time management skills.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We value inclusivity and compassion, and support our people to flourish.
Benefits
* 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
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