Senior Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Senior Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Surrey Liaison and Diversion Service are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, registered mental health professional to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference to vulnerable people in society, and want to learn more about mental health and associated services, this may be the job for you.

We support those who have come into contact with the youth and criminal justice system with a caring, compassionate, person‑centred approach for all vulnerabilities, not only mental health. We support all ages from the age of 10, providing high‑quality, community‑based interventions to improve health and social outcomes, and reduce future re‑offending.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for vulnerable individuals and work collaboratively with Mental Health Services, Drug and Alcohol Services, Social Care, Probation, Prison Healthcare, Court and Custody colleagues.
• Provide clinical expertise, be organised and efficient. Conduct vulnerability and mental‑health assessments, covering mental health concerns, substance misuse, and learning disabilities.
• Develop clear care plans and risk‑management plans to promote the safe onward care of vulnerable people as they leave police custody, whether remanded to court, prison or returned to the community.
• Provide clinical expertise to the Liaison and Diversion Team, Surrey Police and associated teams, supporting police and court decision making.
• Work within police custody or Surrey Courts for the majority of the time; shifts 07:00‑19:00. Full driving licence required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered mental health professional with relevant experience in mental health and associated services.
• Full driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and Sussex Police (NPPV level 2) clearance – assistance will be provided.
• UK resident for over 3 years.
• Ability to organise and manage time efficiently, strong clinical assessment and care‑planning skills.

Other Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Consulting
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services