Job overview

Surrey Liaison and Diversion Service are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to lead in assessing and supporting children from the age of 10, and young people to the age of 18.  The role is suitable for qualified RMN, and non-qualified Senior Support Workers who have experience of working with Children and Young People.

If you are passionate about making a difference to children and young people and having the opportunity to learn more about mental health, substance misuse, ASD and ADHD  and all other associated services, this may be the job for you. 

We support those who have come into contact with the criminal justice system with a caring, compassionate, person-centred approach for all vulnerabilities, initially assessing their needs.  You will provide high quality community-based interventions to not only improve health and social care outcomes but also aim to reduce future re-offending.

You will be a strong advocate for CYPs and work collaboratively with Carers, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services, Social Care, Educational Organisations, Youth Justice Service, Court and Police colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.

This role requires you to provide expertise guidance and advice, be organised, efficient.  The role will be based mainly in the community.  At times you will attend police custody, court, schools, colleges.  Full driving licence is required as the role is Surrey wide.

Main duties of the job

To understand the needs of vulnerable CYPs  based on detailed vulnerability assessments, onward support referrals, providing short term assertive outreach support to children and young people who are involved in the criminal justice system, with the aim of addressing health and social needs, and reducing reoffending.  The role will also provide early intervention support working collaboratively with Surrey Police, Magistrates, Judiciary, Youth Justice Teams, Youth Court, Drug and Alcohol Services, Social Services, Schools and Colleges to reduce the risk of offending, by ensuring CYPs have adequate support, providing training and guidance. 

This role requires both enhanced DBS clearance and Sussex Police clearances (NPPV level 2), which we will assist the successful candidate to apply for.  Essential criteria for clearance:  UK resident for over 3 years. 

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!