Position Overview & Specifications
Gloucestershire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is based at Hope House Sexual Health Clinic.
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to join our team as an in- hours Crisis Worker (22.5 hours Monday to Friday 9-5pm). The post holder will also be available, on a adhoc basis, for on call duties out of hours.
The post holder will receive and respond to telephone enquiries, via the SARC 24-hour advice line. They will provide support to victims of sexual abuse; as well as to their friends and family. They will carry out assessments and refer on to appropriate support agencies.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Closing date: 19th February 2023
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to join our team as an in- hours Crisis Worker (22.5 hours Monday to Friday 9-5pm). The post holder will also be available, on a adhoc basis, for on call duties out of hours.
The post holder will receive and respond to telephone enquiries, via the SARC 24-hour advice line. They will provide support to victims of sexual abuse; as well as to their friends and family. They will carry out assessments and refer on to appropriate support agencies.
- To join our team of Crisis Workers to provide 24-hour support to victims of sexual abuse; who may or may not wish to make a report to the police.
- To provide support and information, both in person and over the phone, to enable victims to make informed decisions in relation to medical care, forensic examination and police involvement.
- To inform victims about the self-referral service and the choices available; ensuring that they are supported and informed in a sensitive and appropriate way.
- To advocate for the victim when needed, ensuring that their dignity, wishes and beliefs are respected and that they are involved in a shared decision-making process. This will include liaising with the Police and third-party organisations.
- To know and understand the processes and procedures involved in attending the SARC and to explain these clearly to the victim in order to gain informed consent for examination.
- To offer a welcoming, safe and confidential environment for the victim and their families, attending the centre.
- To provide support to the Sexual Offences Examiner, during the Forensic Medical Examination.
- To forensically clean the examination suite to maintain the forensic integrity of the SARC
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Closing date: 19th February 2023