About this role
Job summary
Do you think that you can make a difference in supporting individuals within the criminal justice pathway and help to support and redirect individuals to meaningful activities and other community services. This may include health and social care. If you have the drive to change lives and can motivate others, the Liaison and Diversion service are looking for you!
A Band 4 Support Time Recovery Worker position has arisen in the team and we are looking for a special individual to help with driving the supporting element of the service.
In addition to a DBS check, a police vetting check is required for this post. This is completed by Cambridgeshire Constabulary and is a thorough background and security screening which includes checks on Criminal Record and History, Financial Status, Personal Associations, Digital footprint and Residency.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a part of a team that delivers support and services to individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system.
The post holder is primarily required to work in the community undertaking short term pieces of work with individuals referred to them by senior L&DS Practitioners.
The post holder is expected to support individuals attend first appointments for assessments by other services such as drug and alcohol services, community mental health teams, autism services, Housing, etc, referrals and social support.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1. To work with vulnerable children, young people and adults who have been in contact with the youth and criminal justice systems. The Liaison and Diversion Service supports these clients to access support and treatment on a range of vulnerabilities and divert them away from the youth and criminal justice services where appropriate. The service also provides information and advice to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate outcomes within the youth and criminal justice system together with maximising the opportunity to reduce reoffending.
2. Qualified practitioners will undertake screening and specialist assessments of vulnerable people in the court and police custody setting across Cambridgeshire. The support workers role will give practical support to clients to meet a range of short-term objectives. The support worker will undertake lone working in the community under the supervision of the Liaison and Diversion Practitioners on shift.
3. Examples of practical support in this role will be assisting a client to register with a GP or supporting a client with a first appointment to a referred partner agency.
4. The post holder will work as a part of a team that delivers support and services to individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system. The post holder is primarily required to work in the community undertaking short term pieces of work with individuals referred to them by senior Liaison and Diversion Service. The post holder is expected to support individuals attend first appointments for assessments by other services such as drug and alcohol services, community mental health teams, autism services, housing, etc.
5. To increase access to and uptake up of healthcare and relevant services for people involved in the criminal justice system.
6. To reduce health inequalities for those involved in the criminal justice process.
7. To facilitate engagement and liaise with community healthcare and / or other services and enable delivery of a coordinated response.
8. To provide advocacy, practical support and to act as a voice for individuals who struggle to engage
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
To have NVQ Level 3 and/or care certificate in care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this.
Desirable
Certificate in Mental Health Awards Framework, level 2, NVQ II or equivalent. Knowledge of current Mental Health Act Knowledge of benefit and employment services NVQ 1, 2 or 3 in health or social care or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the public Previous experience working with service users who may have mental health difficulties, intellectual disabilities, autism, speech and language and communication needs, ADHD, acquired brain injury, personality disorder/trauma, and who may alcohol and substances as a way of coping Receptive to and able to use supervision appropriately Experience of the principles of recovery, person-centred planning, and safeguarding To understand mental health, learning disability, children and young people and substance misuse. Experience in a relevant care setting.
Desirable
Experience of working with people within the Youth and Criminal Justice systems
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate at all levels Good literacy and numeric skills Good IT skills Ability to work in a demanding environment Able to transport patients and travel with them on public transport. To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation
Desirable
Ability to motivate others Experience of NHS record keeping systems
KNowledge and Understanding Essential
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, and compassion to the needs of service users. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to form short therapeutic relationships with clients and carers An understanding of the importance of client carer involvement Awareness of local services and community provision
Desirable
Ability to de-escalate a difficult situation Awareness of local partner agency resources
Physical Requirements Essential
Ability to be able to travel across county to meet the needs of the service users
Other Essential
Able to work occasional evenings and weekends subject to service demand. Post will be subject to police vetting Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Desirable
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address 53 Thorpe Road
53 Thorpe Road
Cambridge/Peterborough/Huntingdon
PE3 6AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)