Health and Justice Navigator in (Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury) in(Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury) PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
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Job description
Permanent Band 4 role with salary £27,485–£30,162 — financial stability in a caring role
Work locally in Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury (B70) — manageable commute for carers
Direct, meaningful impact supporting vulnerable people at critical points in the justice system
Training and career development from an award‑winning NHS Trust; NVQ 3 can be worked towards
Role builds transferable skills (welfare, housing, advocacy) useful in many care careers
Inclusive, supportive employer (United in our Uniqueness) that values flexible development
As a Health and Justice Navigator with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust you will be based across the Black Country (Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury, B70) working in police custody suites, courts and community settings. You will screen and identify vulnerabilities — including mental health needs, learning disabilities and substance misuse — for people from age 10 upwards, provide compassionate, practical support at times of acute need, and help secure referrals into health, housing, benefits and other services. The role involves independent face‑to‑face and electronic assessments, multi‑agency liaison, working to PACE (1984) requirements, and escalating risk where necessary. This permanent Band 4 post (£27,485–£30,162) requires NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) and is subject to police vetting and DBS checks.
This is a hands‑on, people‑centred role ideal for carers and women seeking meaningful work that uses practical skills in advocacy, signposting and short‑term support. You’ll work within an award‑winning NHS Trust that offers structured training, clear development pathways and an inclusive culture, with the freedom to make real decisions for service users while supported by a multi‑disciplinary team. If you have experience with vulnerabilities and enjoy making a direct difference to people’s lives, please click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert to submit your application. You can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com for further details.
This is a hands‑on, people‑centred role ideal for carers and women seeking meaningful work that uses practical skills in advocacy, signposting and short‑term support. You’ll work within an award‑winning NHS Trust that offers structured training, clear development pathways and an inclusive culture, with the freedom to make real decisions for service users while supported by a multi‑disciplinary team. If you have experience with vulnerabilities and enjoy making a direct difference to people’s lives, please click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert to submit your application. You can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com for further details.
Permanent Band 4 role with salary £27,485–£30,162 — financial stability in a caring role
Work locally in Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury (B70) — manageable commute for carers
Direct, meaningful impact supporting vulnerable people at critical points in the justice system
Training and career development from an award‑winning NHS Trust; NVQ 3 can be worked towards
Role builds transferable skills (welfare, housing, advocacy) useful in many care careers
Inclusive, supportive employer (United in our Uniqueness) that values flexible development
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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.
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Permanent Band 4 role with salary £27,485–£30,162 — financial stability in a caring role; Work locally in Wolverhampton/Bloxwich and Oldbury (B70) — manageable commute for carers; Direct, meaningful impact supporting vulnerable people at critical points in the justice system; Training and career development from an award‑winning NHS Trust; NVQ 3 can be worked towards; Role builds transferable skills (welfare, housing, advocacy) useful in many care careers; Inclusive, supportive employer (United in our Uniqueness) that values flexible development
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Can you describe a time when you identified a vulnerability (for example mental health, substance misuse or a learning disability) in someone engaged with criminal justice services and how you responded?
This role requires face‑to‑face and electronic screening in police custody. How do you ensure thorough, accurate screening under pressure, and what systems have you used previously?
Give an example of when you had to liaise with multiple agencies (police, probation, health or social care) to secure a referral or service for a client. What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
You’re working in a custody suite and identify a 15‑year‑old who is intoxicated and expressing self‑harm thoughts. What immediate steps would you take and how would you manage safeguarding?
How do you apply legislation and local policy (for example PACE) in your practice when working in custody? Can you give a concrete example?
1. 1. Can you describe a time when you identified a vulnerability (for example mental health, substance misuse or a learning disability) in someone engaged with criminal justice services and how you responded?
2. 2. This role requires face‑to‑face and electronic screening in police custody. How do you ensure thorough, accurate screening under pressure, and what systems have you used previously?
3. 3. Give an example of when you had to liaise with multiple agencies (police, probation, health or social care) to secure a referral or service for a client. What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
4. 4. You’re working in a custody suite and identify a 15‑year‑old who is intoxicated and expressing self‑harm thoughts. What immediate steps would you take and how would you manage safeguarding?
5. 5. How do you apply legislation and local policy (for example PACE) in your practice when working in custody? Can you give a concrete example?
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