Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves working as a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner within the Criminal Justice System across Kent and Medway. You will identify and support individuals with vulnerabilities in police custody, courts, and prisons, addressing their health and social needs. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement and a passion for delivering compassionate care to those involved in the criminal justice system. You will also provide community aftercare and flexible cover across various settings.
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 4 or relevant qualification
- Experience of working to address the health & social care needs of service users
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working and liaising with other partnership agencies
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with offenders
- Skills and knowledge
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Team working skills within a disciplinary group
- Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for learning and development
- Knowledge of health and social care services and provisions
- Knowledge of the social care needs of people
- Knowledge of the policies and guidance underpinning the provision of services to people with mental illness
- Knowledge of the welfare and benefits system
- Knowledge of the types of resource available in the community to patients of the Forensic Service
- Knowledge of Adult Protection Procedures
- NVQ level 4 or relevant qualification
- Experience of working to address the health & social care needs of service users
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working and liaising with other partnership agencies
- Experience of working with offenders
- Skills and knowledge
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Team working skills within a disciplinary group
- Evidence of sustained enthusiasm for learning and development
- Knowledge of health and social care services and provisions
- Knowledge of the social care needs of people
- Knowledge of the policies and guidance underpinning the provision of services to people with mental illness
- Knowledge of the welfare and benefits system
- Knowledge of the types of resource available in the community to patients of the Forensic Service
- Knowledge of Adult Protection Procedures
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a dynamic, rewarding role within Criminal Justice where you can make a real difference?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, and conscientious Liaison and Diversion Practitioner (LDP) to join our thriving, highly regarded team. The Liaison, Diversion and Reconnect (LDR) service operates countywide across Kent and Medway, working throughout police custody suites, courts, prisons, and the wider community.
In this role, you will identify and support individuals with varied vulnerabilities, helping address health and social needs that impact their well-being and involvement in the criminal justice system. If you excel at stakeholder engagement and are passionate about delivering compassionate care, we would love to welcome you to our team.
We welcome informal enquiries! Before submitting your application, we encourage you to contact the LDR Team Manager by telephone for an informal chat about the position and to learn more about our service.
Main duties of the job
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Screening & Assessment: Identify health and social vulnerabilities among individuals in police custody suites and Kent prisons.
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Community Aftercare: Work within the LDR Support, Time, Recovery (STR) function to deliver ongoing sup
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