Join Our Team as a SARC Crisis Worker
Are you compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make a meaningful difference? We’re seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Crisis Workers. This role provides critical support to individuals who have experienced sexual assault or rape, offering care during a time of great vulnerability.
As a Crisis Worker, you will support patients attending the SARC for forensic medical assessments, acting as their advocate and ensuring they receive the care and resources they need before, during, and after their visit.
About The Shores SARC:
Located in Bournemouth, The Shores operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with a committed team of on-call Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners. Our mission is to deliver trauma-informed, high-quality care to those who need it most.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, your duties will include:
- Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients and visitors.
- Arriving at the SARC within 60 minutes for call-outs.
- Offering advocacy, emotional support, and guidance to clients.
- Ensuring clients have the information they need to make informed decisions about medical care, forensic examinations, reporting to the police, and follow-up support.
- Maintaining clear and secure records in line with SARC policies.
- Supporting clients in various settings outside the SARC, such as hospitals, prisons, or care homes, when required.
Working Hours:
Part Time positions available to cover Tuesday, Wednesday Or/And Friday
The shift pattern is 12 hours, 07:00 - 19:00 expected office attendance 9-5
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Healthcare experience or familiarity with multi-agency working
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Agreement to be added to the staff elimination database
- Experience supporting victims of sexual assault
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- The ability to pass an enhanced DBS check and NPPV Level 3 vetting
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Training or qualifications related to supporting victims of abuse
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals
- Experience supporting victims of sexual assault
Why Join Us?
At The Shores SARC, you’ll be part of a passionate team providing life-changing support. We value our staff, offering a flexible and meaningful role where you can make a real impact on people’s lives.
If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
