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Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion:

Due to service expansion into a fourth Northumbria Police custody suite, opportunities have arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion youth pathway, working with individuals in the criminal justice system.

This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.

The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and community. 

The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (8am - 6pm) in police custody and community.

The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts,  Childrens Services etc.

In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting.

CJLD is an NHS England contracted Liaison and Diversion service. Our current contract runs from April 2019 to March 2025.  CNTW have registered our intent to bid for the next Liaison and Diversion contract starting April 2025. Applicants should be aware that all substantive posts in the service may be subject to TUPE pending outcome of this contract award.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To provide assessment of  youths within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that their mental health, learning disability or other identified health developmental or social needs are considered.

To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents.

To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required.

To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment.

To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System.

To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system.

To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers.

To act as liaison with local prisons regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention of persons remanded or sentenced to custody.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.