Safeguarding Support Unit Crisis Worker

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and proactive individual who thrives in supporting children and their families. The successful candidate will join the Safeguarding Support Unit, home to the Child Sexual Assault Assessment Service (CSAAS).

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Crisis Worker will deliver tailored clinical support to children aged 0–16 and their families.

This specialist role focuses on providing compassionate care during acute, forensic, and non-recent assessments where concerns or allegations of rape or sexual abuse have been raised.

The Crisis Worker will participate in the CSAAS on call rota, which operates every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.

About you

Experience of safeguarding children

GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent and GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.

NVQ level 3 (Childcare related or MH certificate or equivalent

qualification)

Reporting into the Nurse for Safeguarding Children and adults, some of your responsibilities will include:

Assisting paediatric clinicians during assessments and examinations

Supporting the collection and handling of forensic evidence

Ensure the child's immediate aftercare needs are met with sensitivity and professionalism

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Healthcare Support Workers, to deliver trauma-informed care.

Undertake clerical and administrative tasks, including accurate data entry and maintaining service records.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification .

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn- . Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.