Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practitioner to join the Sussex Health & Justice Liaison & Diversion Service. Working within Police Custody settings across Sussex, you will assess adults, children, and young people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, substance misuse, or other social vulnerabilities. Your interventions will help ensure individuals are identified early, connected with the right services, and supported to achieve better outcomes. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with police, courts, healthcare professionals, and community partners, using your clinical expertise to influence decision-making and ensure people receive the right care at the right time. We're looking for an experienced, compassionate practitioner with excellent assessment and risk management skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for improving lives. Please note you will be required to meet the travel requirements of the community role.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality assessments for adults, children and young people in Police Custody settings across Sussex. •    Identify mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, physical health and social vulnerabilities at the earliest opportunity. •    Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans to meet complex needs. •    Make timely referrals to appropriate health, social care and community services. •    Work closely with police, courts and criminal justice partners to support informed decision-making. •    Provide accurate information regarding an individual's health needs and vulnerabilities to relevant agencies. •    Use a trauma-informed approach to minimise distress and avoid individuals having to repeatedly share their experiences. •    Manage complex cases autonomously, using advanced assessment and risk management skills. •    Provide consultation, advice and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals where appropriate. •    Promote positive outcomes by helping vulnerable individuals access the right support at the right time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

** Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached  for a detailed overview of the responsibilities and criteria for this role. **