Adult & Paediatric Crisis Worker - Lincolnshire - FT/PT

Location: Spring Lodge SARC, Lincoln, LN2 4DR.

Salary: £29,453.89 pro rata based on 42 hours per week (£13.45 per hour).

Varied hours per week available (Full Time/Part Time)

Shift Covering 24/7. Monday-Sunday 12 hour shifts 08:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00; 365/6 days per year.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date should we have a large number of applications.

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 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 to manage patient care pathways.

About the RoleKey Responsibilities will include:

1st point of contact for service users. Support process of an service users and their family visiting the centre, including preparing the patient and assisting in the collecting of forensic evidence. Ensuring that a high standard of DNA anticontamination 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. Be a key player within the SARC team and wider company network. BenefitsCompany benefit

Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years’ service

Requirements

Essential Skills Required:

GCSE English and Maths (Equivalent Grade C Level) Knowledge of the Health, Police and / or public sector working Ability to work in a multi agency setting. Good Interpersonal skills Organisational, IT skills and basic administration. Experience working in a supportive or customer focused environment. Kind caring nature Knowledge and understanding confidentiality. 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 SARC's, therefore a UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle. Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required

Desirable ·

Educated to A – Level / NVQ 3 Experience working with children or young people, either directly or in collaboration with partner services Understanding of safeguarding Experience of working with vulnerable adults