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Integrated Offender Health - Navigator (Female Pathway Navigator)

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Bilston, WV14 0BZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health and Justice service for the role of Reconnect Navigator based within the Black Country to support...

  • Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, and prison and community settings. Working to guidelines.
  • Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.
  • Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).
  • Work as part of a team with the freedom to work independently, particularly in relation to providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals who contact the service.

Work with service users in conjunction with other professionals, to devise and implement effective individualised programmes of support. Support service users to gain access to resources to include benefits, welfare rights, housing and health promotion. Provide compassion to vulnerable individuals at points of acute vulnerability in the criminal justice process. To support criminal justice agencies to better identify vulnerabilities in their respective environments. Provide criminal justice agencies with advice and information regarding pathways to access further support.

To secure referrals into mainstream health and social care services and other relevant interventions and support services from a range of statutory and voluntary providers. Identify levels of risk and escalate to practitioner where appropriate.

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.
  • The post holder will require additional vetting by partner agencies; this includes Police Vetting and / or Prison Clearance.

Desirable: - Training in Supporting / Mentoring / Coaching

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues
  • Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a community based setting
  • Experience and / or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
  • Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

29 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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