Health and Justice Navigator

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liaison & Diversion Team for the role of Liaison & Diversion Navigator based in police custody.Liaison & Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have substance misuse, mental health, learning disability or other vulnerabilities when they first come onto contact with the criminal justice system. We look to identify unmet need and vulnerabilities that often lead to or exacerbate offending behaviour, offer onward referral and signposting as appropriate. We liaise across agencies to support onward planning and intervention to address identified needs and where appropriate support the diversion of individuals away from the criminal justice process into a more appropriate setting.We work in Police Custody Suites, Courts and Community throughout the Black Country and offer assessments to individuals within the Criminal Justice system including Voluntary Attendees. We help to inform decision makers with relevant and timely information to, To provide a high standard of clinical care for service users, under the supervision of the IOH Practitioner (IOHP), acting within the standards, protocols and guidelines of the Integrated Offender Health Partnership.Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, and prison and community settings. Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.To support IOHP, STR Workers and Lived Experience workers and Admin as necessary.Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).Work as part of a team with the freedom to work independently, particularly in relation to providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals who contact the service.

support sentencing and disposal outcomes.We offer brief community based intervention to maximise service user access and engagement with appropriate services.This is an 'all age' service and so you will be required to work with people from the age of 10 years upwards.THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING candidates must have been resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years to be eligible for Police vetting. This is a requirement of the National College of Policing

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We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.