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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Lancaster

AI generated summary

  • You must undergo NPPV Level 2 Police Vetting and have been a UK resident for at least three years to qualify for this role.
  • You will support vulnerable individuals in the Criminal Justice system, facilitate access to health and social care services, create tailored plans, and promote wellbeing and engagement.

Requirements

  • Important: This post requires successful candidates to undergo NPPV Level 2 (full) Police Vetting of which successful clearance is essential in order to fulfil the role and as part of this vetting process the candidate is required to have been resident in the UK for at least three years.

Responsibilities

  • The Liaison and Diversion Support Worker will have the responsibility for providing quality services for vulnerable individuals in contact with Criminal Justice system under the supervision of a Liaison & Diversion practitioner.
  • The post holder will be responsible for supporting access to health and social care services for potentially vulnerable adults and Children and Young People in the community.
  • They will value experiential learning and will work with the person to identify, navigate and engage with opportunities that may improve their health, personal wellbeing, social inclusion and social functioning.
  • They will promote hope and optimism, working with strengths rather than deficits in working towards developing a short term plan at the point of referral; this may be within Custody or Court settings, or within the community.
  • The plan will be based on needs identified during assessment by Liaison and Diversion Practitioner in Custody, Court or community setting.
  • The aim of the intervention is to support and empower the individuals to reach identified goals and attend initial appointments with identified services.
  • This will involve the individual in planning and prioritising their needs.
  • Pathways to care and support will be across a range of health and social care services for adults and young people, including but not limited to Housing, Drug and Alcohol Services, Mental Health and Physical Health care and other services specific for Women, Veterans, Gambling, Police, Courts, Youth Offending Services, Probation, Prisons.

FAQs

What is the location of the Healthcare Support Worker position?

The position is based at Lancaster Police Station.

What is the requirement for police vetting for this role?

Successful candidates must undergo NPPV Level 2 (full) Police Vetting and must have been resident in the UK for at least three years.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a full-time, substantive post.

What kind of individuals will the Support Worker be working with?

The Support Worker will work with vulnerable individuals, including adults and young people, in contact with the Criminal Justice system.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Support Worker?

The Support Worker will provide quality services for vulnerable individuals, support access to health and social care services, and help develop a short-term plan based on identified needs.

Can the working hours be flexible?

Yes, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and is open to requests for term time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks.

Are informal visits to the team encouraged?

Yes, informal visits are encouraged to better understand the role and team dynamic.

How can I get in touch for further information or an informal discussion about the post?

You can contact Gail McGregor via email at gail.mcgregor@lscft.nhs.uk or by phone at 07929795507, or you can reach out to other team members listed in the job description.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.