Job overview
The developing Hertfordshire Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team (CJLDT) are looking to recruit a Band 6 Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse). A new post has become available.
Main duties of the job
The service has its main bases at Hatfield and Stevenage Police Stations. The team work across Hertfordshire in police custody, the Magistrates’ Courts, and Crown Court; you will be expected to work across all bases. We will also be working with Voluntary Attendees.
The service operates from 8am to 8pm seven days a week and you will be expected to work to a rota which will include working some 11 hour shifts subject to negotiation and the demands of the service.
You will also have knowledge and/or experience of working with one or more of the above identified groups of people and this could be in the NHS, the Local Authority, CAMHS, or other services such as alcohol and substance misuse services. Most importantly, you will be dynamic and persevering in your work, be naturally enquiring and inquisitive, have excellent risk assessment and report writing skills, and the ability to quickly establish and develop rapport with service users and carers.
Appointment will be subject to successful Police vetting.
We are a small unique and friendly team, working in a setting that you will not normally encounter in your career. We are close knit with specialist knowledge that we are pleased to share with our colleagues in other parts of the community. We are recognised by many of our colleagues as the go to people for advice when their service users are distressed by being with in the criminal justice system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The CJLDT offer all-age triage and assessments in police custody and court, to people who may be presenting with a range of vulnerabilities which may include: mental illness, personality disorder, alcohol and substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury, learning disabilities, autism, or other speech and language communication difficulties.
Following triage and assessment, the worker may make recommendations for safe and fair criminal justice processes and outcomes. This may require liaison with a range of allied professionals including the police, probation, solicitors, court judiciary, mental health teams, GP surgeries, local authorities, etc.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with adults who may have complex mental health needs and/or other vulnerabilities including alcohol and substance use, acquired brain injury, learning disability, autism, trauma, ADHD, etc.
- Understanding and undertaking assessment and management of risk.
- Experience of the principles of recovery, person-centred planning; safeguarding.
- Experience of continuous improvement.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within L&DS and/or forensic services.
- Previous experience working with substance misuse services.
- Previous experience working with children who may have a mental disorder such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or who are a looked after child, etc.
- Community Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse for Mental Health or Learning Disability and registered with the NMC with a diploma and/or degree.
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration to practice in the UK.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of post qualifying training and commitment to further professional development.
- Qualified Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Relevant practice educator teaching qualification or registered nurse mentor.
- Best Interests Assessor
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This advert is for Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hatfield, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS). The contract type is Permanent: full time. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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