Support Time & Recovery Worker

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with healthcare or criminal justice experience 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 some 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.'

Please note that, to be eligible for shortlisting, applicants must have resided in the UK for at least 3 years for police vetting purposes. In addition, this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK.

• Hold a caseload of service users for up to 12 weeks (for Liaison & Diversion cases) and up to 6 months (for Reconnect cases) to support them to access a wide range of agencies and services that can provide help and advice.
• To provide the police, court and prison with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
• To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the courts, custody probation and prison acting as a single point of contact for health
• To be able to autonomously plan and organise own workload efficiently and manage a well-structured appointment diary for engagements.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

Our service operates in police custody from 7am-8pm, 7 days a week currently using long days to fulfil this. Our service operates in court from 9am-5pm, 5 days a week. Our service operates across the Hampshire area so travel across our sites will be expected, some of these sites are not accessible via public transport. Any request for specific working pattens can be considered in line with our flexible working policy.

This role operates across 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Work base:You will work from within magistrate courts/prison/community within either Southampton or Portsmouth and across Hampshire when required.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• 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

Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.

L&D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.

The successful applicant will work in the courts, prison and the community; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.

• Significant experience of employment within the voluntary or health and social care sector
• NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant training to diploma level equivalent /or practical experience of working in health or social care setting at a Band 2 equivalent.
• Experience of supporting people with identified vulnerabilities.
• Experience in managing own workload with minimal supervision.
• Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire as required.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Clinical Governance Lead Claudine Rees on 0300 123 5066 or Claudine.Rees@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. You can find out more about the service on our website.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.

L&D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.

The successful applicant will work in the courts, prison and the community; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.

• Significant experience of employment within the voluntary or health and social care sector
• NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant training to diploma level equivalent /or practical experience of working in health or social care setting at a Band 2 equivalent.
• Experience of supporting people with identified vulnerabilities.
• Experience in managing own workload with minimal supervision.
• Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire as required.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Clinical Governance Lead Claudine Rees on 0300 123 5066 or Claudine.Rees@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. You can find out more about the service on our website.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Education/Qualifications/Training

• NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant training to diploma level equivalent /or practical experience of working in health or social care setting at a Band 2 equivalent

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of commitment to continue professional development

Previous Experience

• Experience of supporting people with identified vulnerabilities
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Having direct lived experience of recovery from substance misuse, mental health or other vulnerabilities and can demonstrate recovery and recovery capital.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the health & social care systems
• Compliance in or willingness to undertake Basic IT training

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