Custody Practitioner - RMN / RNLD / RGN & Social Workers (Worthing)

RMN/RNLD/RGN Social Work - Health and Justice Custody Team (Worthing Custody Suite - Sussex) Why work in Police Custody? No doubt you will have seen many adverts telling you of the uniqueness of the role that they are offering you. However, working as a Health and Justice Practitioner within Liaison and Diversion is a job role as unique as you will find in the NHS. You will be working with some of the most marginalised patients in society as they encounter Police Custody as part of their criminal justice journey. Working alongside the service user, Police, Crown Prosecution Services, Probation, Mental Health services and third sector agencies are some of the organisations that work in Police Custody to get the best health outcomes for our service users., MAIN DUTIES: Please refer to the attached Job Description in summary: An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Practitioner with a criminal justice interest. The Sussex Health & Justice Service is based in Police Custody across the locality with this post based in Worthing. The role includes providing high quality assessments and supporting people coming into contact with the criminal justice service. The unique service is delivered to people of all ages, with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, substance misuse, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc. The successful applicants must be highly motivated and looking for a new challenge and possessing the skills to make a difference.POLICE CUSTODY WORKING:Key tasks include:

• Arranging appropriate support for services users and liaise with professionals within the criminal justice system.
• Completion of assessments within custody.
• Checking health records to aid triage and identify vulnerabilities.
• Onward referrals to services required to meet individual's needs.
• Ensuring all relevant agencies are informed of needs and risks for individuals.
• Point of contact for professionals based in Police Custody
• Work as part of a team with the freedom and ability to work independently.
• We welcome interested candidates to come and have an informal discussion with a member of the team.
  
  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.