Liaison & Diversion Worker - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council
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Halifax, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Application closing date
11/06/202- Location
Halifax

  • Salary
Scale 5, SCP 12-17 £26,421 - £28,770 per annum

  • Package
  • Job category/type
Council

  • Job description

Post Ref:
CC010

Please note:
At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.


The Early Intervention and Safeguarding service supports some of our most vulnerable young people and Families across a range of interventions.

In partnership with the Liaison & Diversion service we aim to support crime reduction and better access to appropriate support and interventions.


The post holder will assess vulnerable adults, children and young people detained by the Police and undertake planned interventions as identified through a robust assessment process.


The post holder will be a key professional working in partnership with all relevant agencies/organisations to ensure positive health and social outcomes for the service users.


We are looking for a resilient and dynamic individual who can meet the challenges of working with vulnerable people of all ages through a high level of interaction around their complex needs.

You will be willing to travel across the borough and be flexible in work patterns which will include some weekends and evenings where it meets service needs.


We also need someone who has an appropriate qualification to NVQ 3 as a minimum in such areas as social care, health, education, police or extensive equivalent relevant experience.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.


Closing Date:
Tuesday 11th June 2024

Interview Date:
W/C 17th June 2024

We may utilise digital interview methods.


On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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