Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner in Skegness

Lincolnshire Action Trust is seeking a Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to work at Skegness Police Custody Suite. This is a permanent position requiring an average of 38.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis (44 hours over 4 days one week and 33 hours over 3 days in 'week 2').

Interview Dates:

• Telephone Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 10/08/2026.
• Panel Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 17/08/2026.

If you are unable to attend the interview date or time, we will be unable to rearrange this with you unless a slot becomes available due to cancellation.

We are looking for candidates who can empower others to realise their full potential and embrace their own learning and development. At Lincolnshire Action Trust, we pride ourselves on our 5 core values: Achievement, Empowerment, Inspiration, Quality, and Respect. If you believe in these values and enjoy learning and developing yourself, we encourage you to apply.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Your ability to help, support, and build rapport with others at all levels.
• An ability to work alongside others productively in a busy and sometimes chaotic environment.
• An ability to work independently.
• A solution-focused approach to your work.
• An ability to record data quickly and accurately.
• A full and valid car driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel throughout Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.
• The right to work in the UK (you must be able to demonstrate this).

Desirable qualifications include:

• Information, advice and guidance / employability experience and/or qualification (NVQ3 or 4 or equivalent).
• Demonstrable ICT skills.

Safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality are important to us, and we expect all candidates to demonstrate knowledge in these areas.

Requirements of the role:

• All Liaison and Diversion roles are required to undergo Police Vetting and must successfully complete this process to achieve an approved application.
• If you have previously been bankrupt or have any CCJs, this will be an automatic fail of the vetting process.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary (£29,653 for practitioners holding a relevant NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification).
• A 6% employer pension contribution.
• A minimum of 33 days annual leave per year (pro rata part-time), including statutory holidays, increasing by one day per full year of service to a maximum of 38 days.
• Access to a non-contributory cash back health scheme and well-being service.
• Excellent ongoing training and development – you will be expected to undertake mandatory qualifications (dependent on your current qualification level).

We require 38.5 hours per week to be covered (salary reflects this); however, we welcome applicants seeking flexible working as we are happy to consider job sharing. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS with Child barred lists and police security clearance. Satisfactory references will also be required.

Our clients are central to everything that we do: Lincolnshire Action Trust (LAT) is a registered charity that works with individuals in contact with the criminal justice system across Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. The main focus of our work is resettlement and rehabilitation, including employability, accommodation, finance and debt, and work with children and families. Over 20,000 clients access our services each year, and volunteers are a valuable element of LAT’s support for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

We work in collaboration with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) to deliver ‘Liaison and Diversion’, an exciting service that identifies and supports a wide range of health and other vulnerabilities at the earliest stage once an individual is arrested. To deliver this service, we employ a team of Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Support Workers based within Police custody suites in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, and Skegness, working with a team of LPFT clinical staff. Staff also provide outreach support and may be required to work at other locations on occasion.

The service operates 365 days per year between 0900 to 2100 hours in each custody suite. You will receive referrals in police custody and use the correct protocols to determine individual needs, including whether the person requires access to health or any other services. You will work in conjunction with clinicians and other services to achieve the best outcomes for clients, which may include signposting to further resources. The role includes building effective relationships with clients and external agencies, including colleagues in the custody suite. You will be responsible for accurate recording of data, including adherence to any quality and recording standards. You will use your skills to support and advocate on behalf of vulnerable people.