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Support Time Recovery Worker

Employer
Wakefield Council
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary
£31,067.00 to £33,366.00, Grade 7. Temporary until 31.03.2025
Closing date
2 Feb 2025
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Our Liaison and Diversion Team in Leeds require a Support Time Recovery Worker to enhance the quality and effectiveness of its support for people in Leeds. 

What will be expected from me? 

The overall purpose of this post is to contribute to the development of the Liaison and Diversion Service, by working in partnership with other agencies to reduce health inequalities within a specific targeted group within the criminal justice system.

What I might be doing? 

  • You will work with people of all ages with a range of mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and social vulnerabilities  
  • You will undertake assessments of people who have been referred into the Liaison and Diversion service  
  • You will make referrals to the appropriate services and encourage and support people to access statutory and voluntary sector services so that their health and social outcomes may be improved, which in turn contributes to reducing reoffending and helping to improve decision making within the justice system. 
  • You will write reports, update case notes and other records as required. 
  • Covering custody as and when required 
     

Essential requirements: 

  • Experience of working directly with young people and/or Vulnerable Adults 
  • To hold a professional qualification in related field (e.g. Social Care, Health, Education, Advice and Guidance) or extensive equivalent relevant experience. 
  • A Current driving licence is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the risks and need that young people experience that are associated with adverse outcomes 

What can I expect? 

  • This is established as a full-time post; however, we will consider applications from people interested in working on a part time, job share or secondment basis. 
  • This is a workplace-based role and not suitable for home working. 
  • Support and ongoing training. 
  • Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). 
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
  • Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more. 

 
If you would like more information about this post and the work of the Liaison and Diversion Service in West Yorkshire, please contact Kelly Connolly on 07769246446. 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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