Advanced Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker in Basingstoke inBasingstoke PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 5: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
Liaison & Diversion Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker - BasingstokeWe're looking for a Band 5 Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and prison.We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'
Main duties of the job
The Advanced STR worker will support custody practitioners in conducting triaging and screenings in custody and escalating to a practitioner if acute risk or complex needs are present. They will also be responsible in supporting the wider STR workforce with advice and clinical support across the Hampshire criminal justice systems.
Working pattern
+ Service operating hoursThe role is flexible across the Hampshire area according to locality and custody/court need, so the candidate is required to have flexibility to travel to localities across Hampshire as per roster. The advanced STR worker may also hold a small caseload of complex service users to support their engagement with community services, this may include such services as drug and alcohol. You will be able to work independently on this caseload and therefore must have good time management skills.Work baseYou will work from within police custody suites within Basingstoke and across Hampshire when required.Parking:Parking is provided for staff at all sites.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:Caring for and about you is our top priorityCommitted to providing good quality, safe servicesWorking Together with you to develop innovative solutionsYour wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:Flexible working options to support work-life balance27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sellGenerous NHS pension schemeExcellent learning and career development opportunities'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehiclesAccess to a range of wellbeing tools and servicesDiscounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantsStaff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equalityGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leaveFree parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-MHS859-B
Job location
sBasingstoke Magistrate CourtCourt House, London RoadBasingstokeRG21 4AB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.L&D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and occasionally the courts; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.Due to the nature of the service, there is an additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role. For the purposes of police vetting, the candidate will require at least three-years residency in the UK. Police vetting is a thorough investigation of an individuals background, character, and suitability to work in the police force. It includes checks on criminal records, financial history, employment history, personal relationships, and lifestyle choices.The must haves for this role:1. Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical
Experience
of working in a health or social care setting.2. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel across Berkshire as required (travel and mileage will be reimbursed in line with our Trusts policy3. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.4.
Experience
of working in a health and social care setting with a willingness to develop the service and your own practice.For further information about the role, please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the
Person Specification
and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Liz Town (Advanced Practitioner) on wholl be delighted to help.Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education,
Qualifications
& TrainingEssentialEducated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical
Experience
of working in a health or social care setting.Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential
Experience
of working in a health and social care settingDesirable
Experience
of teaching/training individuals and groups.
Experience
of mentoring, supervising and supporting junior staff membersKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information.Able to demonstrate a general understanding of mental health issues with a positive non-judgemental approach towards people within the criminal justice service.Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group.Desirable
Experience
of supervising staff, volunteers, or peer mentors.Additional RequirementsDesirableAbility to travel to multiple sites efficiently to work effectively with service users and line manage peer support staff across the service.Full driving licence and access to a car.
Person Specification
Education,
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Liaison & Diversion Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker - BasingstokeWe're looking for a Band 5 Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and prison.We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'
Main duties of the job
The Advanced STR worker will support custody practitioners in conducting triaging and screenings in custody and escalating to a practitioner if acute risk or complex needs are present. They will also be responsible in supporting the wider STR workforce with advice and clinical support across the Hampshire criminal justice systems.
Working pattern
+ Service operating hoursThe role is flexible across the Hampshire area according to locality and custody/court need, so the candidate is required to have flexibility to travel to localities across Hampshire as per roster. The advanced STR worker may also hold a small caseload of complex service users to support their engagement with community services, this may include such services as drug and alcohol. You will be able to work independently on this caseload and therefore must have good time management skills.Work baseYou will work from within police custody suites within Basingstoke and across Hampshire when required.Parking:Parking is provided for staff at all sites.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:Caring for and about you is our top priorityCommitted to providing good quality, safe servicesWorking Together with you to develop innovative solutionsYour wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:Flexible working options to support work-life balance27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sellGenerous NHS pension schemeExcellent learning and career development opportunities'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehiclesAccess to a range of wellbeing tools and servicesDiscounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantsStaff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equalityGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leaveFree parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-MHS859-B
Job location
sBasingstoke Magistrate CourtCourt House, London RoadBasingstokeRG21 4AB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.L&D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and occasionally the courts; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.Due to the nature of the service, there is an additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role. For the purposes of police vetting, the candidate will require at least three-years residency in the UK. Police vetting is a thorough investigation of an individuals background, character, and suitability to work in the police force. It includes checks on criminal records, financial history, employment history, personal relationships, and lifestyle choices.The must haves for this role:1. Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical
Experience
of working in a health or social care setting.2. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel across Berkshire as required (travel and mileage will be reimbursed in line with our Trusts policy3. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.4.
Experience
of working in a health and social care setting with a willingness to develop the service and your own practice.For further information about the role, please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the
Person Specification
and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Liz Town (Advanced Practitioner) on wholl be delighted to help.Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education,
Qualifications
& TrainingEssentialEducated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical
Experience
of working in a health or social care setting.Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential
Experience
of working in a health and social care settingDesirable
Experience
of teaching/training individuals and groups.
Experience
of mentoring, supervising and supporting junior staff membersKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information.Able to demonstrate a general understanding of mental health issues with a positive non-judgemental approach towards people within the criminal justice service.Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group.Desirable
Experience
of supervising staff, volunteers, or peer mentors.Additional RequirementsDesirableAbility to travel to multiple sites efficiently to work effectively with service users and line manage peer support staff across the service.Full driving licence and access to a car.
Person Specification
Education,
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
Is it a match?
A quick tap lets us tune future job matches for you
Location
Salary & benefits
Role duties
Working pattern
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
inBasingstoke
51.26775210067518 -1.0883363681644234 Basingstoke 
Locations
are approximate.
This image is not representative.
Learn more
Scan with your phone to return to this page later.