Swindon SARC Crisis Worker

Location: Swindon

Salary: £44.08 per 12 hours on call shift, £14.06 Hourly rate for those hours attending a call out to the SARC and supporting a client through the forensic examination (minimum 4 hours paid), £12.60 per hour for attending all relevant meetings

Vacancy Type: Bank Contract

The Role

To work as part of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Swindon & Wiltshire, as a bank Crisis Worker. Working as a member of a small, dedicated team, providing on call services to victims of rape and sexual assault.

As a Crisis Worker you will be providing specialist trauma support (training provided) and working within a forensically clean environment, supporting the victim, offering a forensic medical examination (carried out by a trained Sexual Offence Examiner) and providing the victim with information for onward support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide support and crisis management to individuals who have recently experienced rape or sexual assault who have reported to the police or who may not wish to report to the police.
• To attend the SARC and offer support through the forensic medical process, acting as an advocate on behalf of the victim.
• To provide support and information to clients accessing the service.
• Assume responsibility for the client during examination and act wholeheartedly in their best interests, taking decisions to protect their wellbeing at all times.
• To liaise with the on-duty Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) on behalf of client. This may include assisting the Sexual Offence Examiner with collection of DNA and Early Evidence Kits (EEKs)
• To work as part of the Crisis Worker Team in the Swindon & Wiltshire SARC and forensic nurse/medical examiners in the delivery of high standards of service and clinical care. You will provide vital information to assist the clients in making informed decisions about their care and choices.

Skills and Qualifications

Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to provide a DNA sample for process elimination with the forensic provider. They will also be required to be Police vetted.

Full clean driving licence, use of a car and business insurance are essential.

The successful candidate will need to be able to reach the SARC within 60 minutes of call out – this is inclusive of busy summer periods when traffic flow is higher than usual.

There is a requirement to adhere to the Sterility Policy always whilst in the SARC. You will be exposed to highly sensitive information, and your engagement should be within the context of a non-judgmental and confidential service.

There may be a requirement to work outside of the set working hours due to length of time supporting a victim in the SARC. Any additional hours will be paid.

Benefits

• Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Health and wellbeing resources including their staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in their employee engagement platform.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
• Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They welcome applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, sex, gender identity or sexuality. They are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
• Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.

To Apply

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