Adult & Paediatric Support Worker - Kent

4 days ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Mountain Healthcare Full time
About the Role

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Crisis Worker at Mountain Healthcare's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Kent.

As a Crisis Worker, you will play a critical role in providing victims of sexual assault with the support and care they need. You will act as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, empowering them to feel in control and supported during the forensic process.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high level of customer service and support to service users and their families.
  • Preparing patients for forensic examinations and assisting in the collection of evidence.
  • Maintaining a high standard of DNA contamination control.
  • Liaising with other agencies to manage service user pathways.
  • Providing administrative support and acting as an advocate for patients during their time at the SARC.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be required to maintain confidentiality and adhere to strict protocols.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high level of customer service and support to service users and their families.
  • Preparing patients for forensic examinations and assisting in the collection of evidence.
  • Maintaining a high standard of DNA contamination control.
  • Liaising with other agencies to manage service user pathways.
  • Providing administrative support and acting as an advocate for patients during their time at the SARC.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to strict protocols.
  • IT skills and administration experience.
  • Experience working in a supportive or customer-focused environment.
  • Kind, caring nature.
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
About Mountain Healthcare

Mountain Healthcare is a leading provider of clinical forensic healthcare services in the UK. We are committed to providing expert patient-centred services that improve the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.

We are proud to offer a range of benefits, including:

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


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