Adult & Paediatric Crisis Worker-Nuneaton, Warwks (0 hours)

Adult & Paediatric Crisis Worker-Nuneaton, Warwks (0 hours) Location: The Blue Sky SARC, Nuneaton, Warwickshire and additional SARC locations in the Midlands region. Bank Role Salary : The payment rates for this role are a shift retainer of £30.56 Monday - Friday and £40.24 Saturday - Sunday, attendance payment of £15.85 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours per case. Rota Patterns : 8 hour shifts over 24 hours, 365 days a year. Flexible contract to cover 1am-9am, 9am-5pm, 5pm-1am over a 24/7 roster. Main duties of the job Key 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. 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. Job responsibilities 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. Key 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. Essential Skills IT skills and basic administration. Experience working in a supportive or customer focused environment. Kind caring nature. Knowledge and understanding of 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. GCSE English and Maths (Equivalent Grade C Level). Knowledge of the Health, Police and / or public sector working. Organisational Skills. Ability to work in a multi‑agency setting. Good Interpersonal Skills. Desirable Skills Required 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. Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme. Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year’s service. Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year’s service. Advanced rota planning for better work‑life balance. 6 weeks annual leave. Pension Scheme. Life Assurance. 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 year’s service. Person Specification Qualifications IT skills and basic administration. Experience working in a supportive or customer focused environment. Kind caring nature. Knowledge and understanding of 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. GCSE English and Maths (Equivalent Grade C Level). Knowledge of the Health, Police and / or public sector working. Organisational Skills. Ability to work in a multi‑agency setting. Good Interpersonal Skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr