Reconnect Practitioner

Job Summary

We are looking for a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner to join our team in Humberside.

Salary & Hours

Full time. Salary £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience.

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm.

Location: Humberside Region & Prison sites (HMP Hull & HMP Humber).

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Our bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in prison, community, and police detention cells to identify and respond to requests for screening and assessment of people with identified health needs leaving the prison establishment within a 12 week period or less.
• Take referrals for service users who are leaving the prison establishment within 12 weeks or up to 28 days post release, aiming to reduce reoffending by addressing health and social needs and ensuring onward referrals for continuity of care.
• Use validated tools to assess for identified health needs and utilize information to inform decision making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating individualised support plans and preparing accurate written reports in line with quality standards.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body.
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.
• Experience of working face to face with patients who have complex mental health conditions.
• Awareness of psychosocial interventions available to service users and how to refer into service.
• Awareness of substance misuse services and available support.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosures and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.