Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of health and social care services and provisions
- Experience
Experience of working to address the health & social care needs of service users
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of working and liaising with other partnership agencies
- Qualifications
NVQ level 4 or relevant qualification
- Skills and knowledge
Problem solving skills
- Skills and knowledge
Excellent written communication skills
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the social care needs of people
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the policies and guidance underpinning the provision of services to people with mental illness
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the welfare and benefits system
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the types of resource available in the community to patients of the Forensic Service
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Adult Protection Procedures
- Experience
Experience of working with offenders
- Skills and knowledge
Team working skills within a disciplinary group
- Skills and knowledge
Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for learning and development
Job overview
Are you looking for a dynamic, rewarding role within Criminal Justice where you can make a real difference?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, and conscientious Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (LDP) to join our thriving, highly regarded team. The Liaison, Diversion and Reconnect (LDR) service operates countywide across Kent and Medway, working throughout police custody suites, courts, prisons, and the wider community.
In this role, you will identify and support individuals with varied vulnerabilities, helping address health and social needs that impact their well-being and involvement in the criminal justice system. If you excel at stakeholder engagement and are passionate about delivering compassionate care, we would love to welcome you to our team.
We welcome informal enquiries! Before submitting your application, we encourage you to contact the LDR Team Manager by telephone for an informal chat about the position and to learn more about our service.
Main duties of the job
- Screening & Assessment: Identify health and social vulnerabilities among individuals in police custody suites and Kent prisons.
- Community Aftercare: Work within the LDR Support, Time, Recovery (STR) function to deliver ongoing support and signposting for clients in community settings.
- Service Cover: Provide flexible cover across all Kent custody suites, courts, and prison environments based on service needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies, police, court staff, and local support services.
- Travel & Operations: Travel efficiently across a wide geographical area to deliver timely support where it is needed most.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Requirements & Vetting
- Flexibility & Travel: Due to the countywide nature of the role, a full driving licence and access to reliable transport are essential to travel across Kent and Medway.
- Vetting: Because this post involves working within custody and prison environments, the successful candidate will be subject to full Kent Police and HMP vetting procedures.
- Induction & Training: A comprehensive local induction programme covering all areas of practice will be provided upon appointment.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Liaison and Diversion Practitioner with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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