Swindon SARC Crisis Worker : BANK
Salary : A GBP 45.84 per 12 hours on call shift, A GBP 14.62 Hourly rate for those hours attending a call out to the SARC and supporting a client through the forensic examination (minimum 4 hours paid), A GBP 13.10 per hour for admin support, attending all relevant meetings and training.
Base :
* Local SARC: Swindon SARC, The Gables, Shrivenham Road, South Marston Swindon SN3 4RB
* Sister SARC: Gloucester SARC, Hope House, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
May be required to attend other offices in Swindon for an interim period of time
Hours of work : 12 hour on:call shift, either 07:00 : 19:15 or 19:00 to 07:15. The SARC is open 365 days per year.
Contract : BANK contract
Closing Date: 02/06/2026
To work as part of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) 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. For an interim period the role will support clients in the sister SARC in Gloucester while necessary building works are carried out at the Swindon SARC. There may be instances where travel to other sites in Wiltshire is required to support clients, for example in a hospital setting.
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.
As part of your induction process, the role requires a commitment from the successful candidate to attend the office one weekday per week for the first month of employment from 09:00 : 17:00.
It is expected that all Crisis Workers will attend the monthly team meeting on the third Monday of each month from 17:30 : 19:00.
Key responsibilities:
* To provide support and crisis management to individuals who have experienced rape or sexual assault who have reported to the police or who may not wish to report to the police.
* Must be able to answer the SARC Crisis Line at any time during their on:call shift.
* 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.
* To make onward safeguarding referrals to the appropriate services where required.
* Creating client records on the SARC Client Management System
* 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 and with 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.
* To attend / complete all training associated with the role, whether in person or online within agreed timeframe.
* To perform a forensic clean of the SARC suite after each case (training and equipment will be provided).
* To provide support at outreach and engagement events with the Swindon SARC team in communities across Wiltshere.
* To provide cover for the Swindon SARC admin team during times of staff shortages.
Essential requirements:
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 for both the Swindon and Gloucester SARCs. 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 Swindon