Job summary
The role of SARC Manager 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 them to feel in control and where applicable, support them during the forensic examination process.
Main duties of the job
The role will include:
The SARC Manager will be accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and effective services to all clients of the SARC meeting national and local targets in relation to rape and sexual assault
The post-holder will be required to evaluate and assess current service delivery and implement changes in practice that deliver significant and substantial improvements in access and service delivery, whilst working within a budget
Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for the management of all employees associated with the SARC
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK.
A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.
Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.
Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.
Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years.
At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field.
We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.
Details Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£48,616 to £48,616 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1751284931-SD4AF
Job locations
The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorkshire,
Batley
LS27 7LE
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK.
For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.
The SARC Manager will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency Centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and meets budgetary constraints who will help cover the service (predominantly) out of office hours, including nights and weekends.
About the Role
SARC Manager
This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorkshire.
Starting Salary: £48,616 per annum (40 hrs FTE), increasing to £49,662 per annum after passing 6 month probation,increasing to £50,707 once CQC Registered.
There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on call shifts as and when required 7am - 7pm and to travel to SARC's if needed.
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Our aim is to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and building on the differences that individuals can bring to the work place and we uphold these principles in our behaviours.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Company Benefits
1. Enhanced sickness pay scheme
2. Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
3. Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
4. Well-being programme
5. Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
6. 6 weeks annual leave
7. Pension Scheme
8. Bonus Scheme
9. Life Assurance
10. Apprenticeships
11. Employee Assistant Programme
12. Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
13. A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
14. Funding for higher education courses after one years' service
DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.
We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients.
We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK.
For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.
The SARC Manager will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency Centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and meets budgetary constraints who will help cover the service (predominantly) out of office hours, including nights and weekends.
About the Role
SARC Manager
This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorkshire.
Starting Salary: £48,616 per annum (40 hrs FTE), increasing to £49,662 per annum after passing 6 month probation,increasing to £50,707 once CQC Registered.
There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on call shifts as and when required 7am - 7pm and to travel to SARC's if needed.
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Our aim is to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and building on the differences that individuals can bring to the work place and we uphold these principles in our behaviours.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Company Benefits
15. Enhanced sickness pay scheme
16. Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
17. Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
18. Well-being programme
19. Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
20. 6 weeks annual leave
21. Pension Scheme
22. Bonus Scheme
23. Life Assurance
24. Apprenticeships
25. Employee Assistant Programme
26. Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
27. A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
28. Funding for higher education courses after one years' service
DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.
We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients.
We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification
* Basic Life Support (Training Provided).
* Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.
* Because of the nature of this role 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.
Experience Essential
* Working with vulnerable people.
* Excellent communication skills and styles.
* Proven strong judgement and analysis.
* Venepuncture trained.
* Previous Managerial / Leadership experience 2 + years
* Trained to complete forensic examinations.
* Having awareness of SARC commissioning.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification
* Basic Life Support (Training Provided).
* Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.
* Because of the nature of this role 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.
Experience Essential
* Working with vulnerable people.
* Excellent communication skills and styles.
* Proven strong judgement and analysis.
* Venepuncture trained.
* Previous Managerial / Leadership experience 2 + years
* Trained to complete forensic examinations.
* Having awareness of SARC commissioning.
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.
Employer details Employer name
Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address
The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorkshire,
Batley
LS27 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address
The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorkshire,
Batley
LS27 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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