Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
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Opportunity in Liaison and Diversion Team (L&D): L&D Practitioner (Blackpool)
This Liaison & Diversion Practitioner role will identify and respond to requests to screen and assess people with vulnerabilities in contact with the justice system and could be based in the community, police custody, or courts.
Responsibilities
- Referral Identification and Reception: Identify and receive referrals where there have been concerns that an individual has mental health issues, a learning disability, substance misuse, social care, safeguarding, or other vulnerabilities that will trigger a referral to the Liaison & Diversion service.
- Assessment: Assess for a number of vulnerabilities, using validated tools, ensuring risk is assessed and relevant information shared to ensure appropriate services are accessed and manage the safety of clients and others.
- Information Sharing: Share information appropriately verbally and in a written report within Criminal Justice settings to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway.
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Requirements
- Successful Vetting: This post requires successful vetting from the Police. Candidates are required to undergo Level 2 (full) Vetting from Lancashire Constabulary; clearance is essential in order to fulfil the role.
About LSCFT
- Diversity and Inclusion: LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
- Flexible Working: LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.
- Wellbeing Support: The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools, and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Application
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Deborah Hutchins
- Job Title: Recruiting Manager
- Email Address: Deborah.hutchins@lscft.nhs.uk
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