Support Time Recovery Worker : Liaison & Diversion

Location: Primarily at Police Stations across West Yorkshire, but with the potential to undertake duties and cover at other Police stations across the West Yorkshire district.
1 x Bradford police station
1 x Huddersfield police station

Salary: Starting salary £21,589 pa/pro rata
Responsible to: Liaison and Diversion Practice Manager or Coordinator
Hours of Work: Full Time 37 hours including some weekend work (operated on a rota basis)

We are looking for new members to join the multi-disciplinary Liaison and Diversion Team as a Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker -  1 x Kirklees and 1 x Bradford.

The Liaison and Diversion service is a multi-disciplinary team operating across West Yorkshire. They work with vulnerable adults and young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system, with the aim of diverting individuals away from crime and into health, social care or other support organisations.

As an STR worker the post holder will work as part of a team, screening people within police custody suites, identifying and offering support to those with complex needs that might be having a negative impact on their health and wellbeing. The post holder will also hold a caseload and provide a time limited, support and sign posting service to connect those identified to the appropriate community services.

For further details about this role please visit our website at www.thebridgeproject.org.uk

Please note we do NOT accept CV's

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L&DFeb20 – Bradford/ Kirklees/ Both (delete as appropriate)

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