Health and Justice Navigator - Court

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn The post holder will be recruited as a Health & Justice Navigator primarily based at Telford Magistrates Court, with the flexibility and ability of working across West Mercia, in particular Kidderminster Magistrates Court, dependent on skill and service need. The Post holder with be part of a team of professionals from different backgrounds, primarily completing screenings of individuals needs from within the court environment.The post holder will use screening tools to identify health and social care needs. The post holder will assist individuals to navigate health and social care services to address identified needs and will be required to complete onward referrals where appropriate.The post holder will also be responsible for completing Court Reports outlining individual's needs that may need be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.The post holder will work in a trauma informed way, providing appropriate liaison to prevent an individual having to "re-tell their story".The post holder may require successful vetting from West Mercia Police for this role.The post holder will be required to provide high quality information to key decision makers in youth and criminal justice agencies, including the police, courts, probation and Youth Offending Teams (YOTs).,

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary:
Key responsibilities within this role:1. Work within limitations and escalate to H&J practitioner as appropriate.2. To seek support and guidance from H&J practitioner where necessary.3. Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).4. 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.5. Liaise with other agencies as required dependant on the individuals presentation, work closely with other agencies, such Custody Health Care Professionals, and community agencies.6. Be accountable for aspects of own clinical practice. 7. Ensure that those aspects of service, delivered as part of remit, meet local quality standards.8. Ensure that the dignity and respect of individuals is maintained.9. To maintain effective communication between health, social care and criminal justice agencies, individuals, relatives, carers and the multi-disciplinary team, enabling better identification and responses to provide effective outcomes.10. Communicating and recording information accurately, sensitively and appropriately for use by criminal justice agencies (i.e. police systems) to inform the decision making process.11. Promoting effective communication with people who are troubled or distressed.12. Working collaboratively across teams, agencies and organisational boundaries to ensure the delivery of an integrated service through effective communication.13. Maintaining excellent communication with individuals regarding their health and social care needs liaising with carers and professionals as required.14. Actively seek support and supervision to maintain safe practice and facilitate robust decision making.

This exciting service is currently commissioned by NHS England and is delivered by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicants must have knowledge of working with individuals who present with a range of vulnerabilities and identification of risks with the ability to follow direction and seek support where required. We are looking for a highly motivated individual and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference.,
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
• The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance., Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
• Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies., Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working in a community based setting.
• Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation plans.
  
  Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
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.