Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR)

Liaison and Diversion Support, Time and Recovery Worker (STR)

The closing date is 15th Oct 2026

Job summary

Are you keen to play a key role in supporting vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system? Are you an experienced support worker? Join our dedicated LADS (Liaison and Diversion Service) team as a Support, Time and Recovery (STR) Worker!

As part of NHS England's Liaison and Diversion programme, our team works collaboratively with the Avon and Wiltshire Partnership to assess and support vulnerable individuals in the Avon and Somerset police area. Together, we strive to make a difference in people's lives by ensuring those with mental health and other support needs receive timely referrals and care.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your organisational skills and positive energy will make a difference, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to supporting your growth and offer an environment where your contributions are valued every day.

This role is based at Bridgwater Police Custody and will also include rotational working within the LADS community access service. There are no night shifts included in the working pattern. The custody environment can be a challenging environment; if you have questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.

We also welcome applications from individuals interested in this role as a secondment opportunity.

Due to required police vetting, applicants must have live in the UK for a minimum of three years and we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship.

• Complete mental health and vulnerability assessments within custody and court settings.
• Identify unmet needs and refer individuals to appropriate health and social care services.
• Provide advice, support, and encouragement to service users, acting as a positive role model.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and carers to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy.
• Share relevant information with criminal justice agencies (with consent) to inform decisions on charging and sentencing.

Although we recognise the benefits of AI here in Somerset we would ask that your application doesn't utilise AI. We'd really like to hear directly from you and your account of your skills and experience when applying for the role!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and

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