Strategy Co-ordinator

Do you ever feel that your current role just isn't fulfilling or rewarding enough?

Are you looking for an alternative career path within the field of nursing, where you can develop and expand your knowledge and skills?

We're looking for caring and compassionate Strategy Co-Ordinator to join us to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential.

Each region has its own dedicated SARC (sexual assault referral centre) which offers support and practical help to anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault. Our services are co-funded by the Police and the NHS.

The nursing team are responsible for providing a dedicated 24/7 service for forensic and acute health needs and requirements.

As a Strategy Co-Ordinator, you'll receive full training and support, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in-post.

**This is a part-time vacancy of 8 hours per week, which is to be worked between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 4 hours per shift).**

The Strategy Co-Ordinator will attend strategy meetings with both the police and social care, and be able to advise with the aid of strict criteria the best route for the child or young person.

The role will also involve carrying out the role of a crisis worker to support forensic examinations.

This role will include attendance at all strategy meetings with the Police and Social Care.

The crisis worker element of the role will include:

- providing telephone information and support.
- assisting in the administration and management process of an adult or child and their family visiting the centre, including preparing the patient and assisting in the collecting of forensic evidence.
- ensuring all actions undertaken are consistent with patients' wishes.
- undertaking risk assessments in relation to the post and working environment to include specific risks to patients and visitors.
- supporting use of the colposcope and medical care, providing advocacy support for the patient and/or family and ensuring a patient centred service.
- a high standard of DNA decontamination between forensic cases.
- providing confidential and non-judgemental support, enabling the patient to regain control and self-esteem.
- liaising with other voluntary and statutory agencies in meeting other health and psychological needs of the patients.

**Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel will be a requirement of the role.**

**Benefits**:
**We offer**:

- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Wellbeing 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
- Funding for higher education courses after one years’ service

**Essential Skills**:

- IT literate
- Basic administration skills
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality

**Desired Skills**:

- Experience of working and understanding of individuals who may have complex needs.
- Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/ violence.
- Project development and outreach.
- Training and presentation skills.

**About Company**:
Mountain Healthcare is a clinically led business, specialising in healthcare and referral services for vulnerable people. Commissioned by NHS England and the Police, our aim is to provide the best possible standard of healthcare, through excellent operational delivery, robust quality assurance and governance as well as a focus on innovation.

As a leading provider of criminal justice healthcare services, our current contracts cover Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Police Custodial Healthcare, Healthcare in Secure Children's Homes, and clinical telephone advice. We provide high-quality holistic care to vulnerable individuals.

Mountain healthcare prides itself on providing a healthier work/life balance and we recognise achievements with awards and bonuses We offer a highly competitive salary along with some great benefits.

We are unique, in that although we are a nationwide company with over 400 employees, we still maintain that family feel and ensure everyone feels like a valued member of our team. We are passionate about our values which are to ‘Be Kind’ and ‘Do the right thing’. We believe we can make a real difference to those who are vulnerable within the criminal justice system and would love like-minded individuals to join our team.