Job summary
Crisis Worker
Solace SARC, Bicester (OX26 2NT)
Flexible, 4- 6 shifts per month minimum. Week nights & weekends.
Shifts: 06:00 18:00 & 18:00 06:00 Weekends/Week nights.
£25 retainer, £57.50 for call outs minimum 4 hrs paid, £12.50 p.h thereafter. £12.50 for training/admin
Job Outline: To provide the highest level of on-call advocacy support for all clients accessing the SARC service
Benefits:
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Employee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical topics).
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Progression, training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the administration and management of clients accessing the SARC service
To arrive at the SARC within 45 minutes in the event of a call-out
To offer a welcoming environment to all service users and visitors upon their arrival at the SARC
To provide advocacy service to all SARC clients
Provide sensitive, nonjudgmental support, enabling the service user to regain control and selfesteem.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising and providing support to each other To offer telephone support to SARC clients
To provide information to enable clients to make informed decisions in relation to the self-referral option, medical care, forensic examination, making a police report and onward referrals.
To produce clear record keeping/documentation and ensure its secure storage as per SARC policy.
To operate within the equality and diversity framework ensuring all staff / patients receive equal treatment at all times
Understands all company policies and procedures, delivers contractual obligations, quality audits and compliance to areas of responsibilities
To assess, offer and gain consent from the client for any onward referrals.
To ensure a high standard of DNA decontamination between forensic cases.
About us
Exciting opportunity to join the Thames Valley SARC Crisis Support Workers covering Bicester SARC.
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a dedicated centre providing a comprehensive service to men and women who have suffered sexual assault, both for those who wish to involve the Police and those who self-refer. Utilising a multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Crisis Workers, Police Officers and support staff the SARC will provide crisis support, appropriate facilities and trained staff for completion of forensic medical examination, provision and advice regarding aftercare including Sexual Health and Emergency contraception, as well as facilitating onward support and referrals to other agencies, such as Counselling, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and Health.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details including key competencies, essential and desirable skills and knowledge. Full training will be given.
You will need to live within 45 minutes driving time of the SARC;
We are looking for Flexi staff able to give at least 4 shifts per month availability mainly weekend and night time cover with some M-F daytime to cover annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with the administration and management of clients accessing the SARC service
To arrive at the SARC within 60 minutes in the event of a call-out
To offer a welcoming environment to all service users and visitors upon their arrival at the SARC
To provide advocacy service to all SARC clients
Provide sensitive, non–judgmental support, enabling the service user to regain control and selfesteem.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising and providing support to each other To offer telephone support to SARC clients
To provide information to enable clients to make informed decisions in relation to the self-referral option, medical care, forensic examination, making a police report and onward referrals.
To produce clear record keeping/documentation and ensure it’s secure storage as per SARC policy.
To operate within the equality and diversity framework ensuring all staff / patients receive equal treatment at all times
Understands all company policies and procedures, delivers contractual obligations, quality audits and compliance to areas of responsibilities
To assess, offer and gain consent from the client for any onward referrals.
To ensure a high standard of DNA decontamination between forensic cases.
To assist with the collection of forensic samples, ensuring continuity and chain of evidence are maintained.
Undertake the Crisis Worker role at any location outside the SARC in order to meet service needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with the administration and management of clients accessing the SARC service
To arrive at the SARC within 60 minutes in the event of a call-out
To offer a welcoming environment to all service users and visitors upon their arrival at the SARC
To provide advocacy service to all SARC clients
Provide sensitive, non–judgmental support, enabling the service user to regain control and selfesteem.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising and providing support to each other To offer telephone support to SARC clients
To provide information to enable clients to make informed decisions in relation to the self-referral option, medical care, forensic examination, making a police report and onward referrals.
To produce clear record keeping/documentation and ensure it’s secure storage as per SARC policy.
To operate within the equality and diversity framework ensuring all staff / patients receive equal treatment at all times
Understands all company policies and procedures, delivers contractual obligations, quality audits and compliance to areas of responsibilities
To assess, offer and gain consent from the client for any onward referrals.
To ensure a high standard of DNA decontamination between forensic cases.
To assist with the collection of forensic samples, ensuring continuity and chain of evidence are maintained.
Undertake the Crisis Worker role at any location outside the SARC in order to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Competent Computer Skills
Desirable
- Recent NHS experience
- Experience of working with victims of sexual assault.
- Relevant qualification in supporting victims of sexual abuse and or physical abuse.
- Forensic Awareness
- Multi Agency Working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Competent Computer Skills
Desirable
- Recent NHS experience
- Experience of working with victims of sexual assault.
- Relevant qualification in supporting victims of sexual abuse and or physical abuse.
- Forensic Awareness
- Multi Agency Working
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.
