Diversion and Inclusion lead worker: Sponsorship Available

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Diversion and Inclusion Lead Worker is a Band 5 role within North London NHS Foundation Trust Substance Misuse Service, responsible for leading and coordinating inclusive, trauma-informed approaches to drug and alcohol service delivery. Based across Enfield sites, the postholder works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to develop diversion pathways, improve access to treatment, and reduce health inequalities for individuals experiencing substance misuse and complex needs. The role combines operational leadership, partnership working, and direct service user engagement to support improved outcomes and prevent escalation into acute or criminal justice systems.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development and delivery of diversion pathways to reduce unnecessary contact with criminal justice, emergency, and inpatient services.

Provide specialist leadership on inclusive, trauma-informed practice to ensure services meet the needs of marginalised and high-risk groups.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to improve engagement, retention, and treatment outcomes.

Deliver and coordinate harm reduction initiatives, including Naloxone provision, safer use advice, and overdose prevention.

Provide advice, guidance, and case consultation to staff on diversion, inclusion, and risk management approaches.

Develop strong partnerships with criminal justice agencies, healthcare providers, local authorities, and community organisations.

Support service development through co-production, audits, data collection, and quality improvement activities.

Deliver training and support staff development on inclusive practice, inequalities, and trauma-informed care.

Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, including assessment, care planning, safeguarding, and treatment coordination.

Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Trust policies, governance requirements, and data protection standards.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NVQ Health and social care
  • Basic education
  • other relevant qualification

Desirable

  • Drug and alcohol related qualification

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Experience required to do the job
  • Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

  • Specific skills that will enable candidate to fulfill job role, including IT skills

Desirable

  • previous knowledge experience working with Thesus/RIO

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Should include team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive “can do” attitude and a positive attitude to change

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

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