Location
The Bridge Way SARC, Cumbria
Additional Locations
Cumbria for off site medicals
Salary
£29,453.89 pro rata based on 42 hours per week (£13.45 per hour)
Hours
24 - 36 hours per week
Rota Patterns
12 hour shifts Monday – Sunday 9am-9pm
About The Role
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
The role of Flexible Administrator/Crisis Worker is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, you will empower service users to feel in control and be able to support during the forensic process and administration to manage patient care pathways and day to day service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* 1st point of contact for service users.
* Administration and support process of an service users and their family visiting the centre, including preparing the patient and assisting in the collecting of forensic evidence.
* Support the SARC Manager with day to day running of the centre.
* Ensuring that a high standard of DNA anti‑contamination is maintained between forensic cases (cleaning).
* Assisting patients and liaising with other agencies regarding the management of the service user pathway.
* Assisting with preparation, service user support and acting as an advocate during their time at the SARC.
* Liaise closely with wider stakeholders such as Police, NHSE, ISVA and Social services.
* Be a key player within the SARC team and wider company network.
Essential Skills
* Good IT skills.
* Experience working in a supportive or customer focused environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults.
* Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality.
* Experience completing administrative duties.
* Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
* Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel may be a requirement of the role across SRACs, therefore a UK driving licence is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of working with individuals who may have complex needs.
* Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/ violence.
* Experience of creating and utilising resources and use of distraction techniques.
* Project development and outreach.
* Training and presentation skills.
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