Mountain Healthcare
SARC Patient Crisis Worker - 0 hrs Sussex
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About the Role
Reporting to the SARC Manager, the SARC Patient Crisis Worker (SPCW) will play a vital role in coordinating various aspects of SARC activities. The SPCW will undergo training to fulfill the responsibilities of the role, which includes providing support for the Forensic Examination Service at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).
Location: Sussex SARC, and additional locations through the South East
Retainer rates from £35.21 to £49.66 (day and shift dependent);
- Attendance payment £48.03
- Hourly rate IF called out for a case £16.01 (over 3 hours)
Bank - Zero Hours
Shift Pattern: 24/7; 365 days per year
Shift Hours:
- 8 pm to 8am Monday to Friday
- 8pm to 9am Friday into Saturday
- 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
- 5pm to 1am Saturday and Sunday
- 1am to 9am Saturday into Sunday
- 1am to 9am Sunday into Monday
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 Patient 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 process and administration to manage patient care pathways and day to day service delivery.
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Key Responsibilities Will Include
The SARC Patient Crisis Worker (SPCW) will be responsible for:
- Providing telephone information and support to patients and their families
- Managing the administration and coordination of visits by adults, children, and families, including supporting the patient on their journey through the examination, and assisting with the use of the colposcope during the examination procedure
- Delivering advocacy support to patients and their families, ensuring a compassionate and patient-centered approach, while maintaining high standards through Anti-Contamination processes and measures
In addition, the SPCW will work closely with the SARC Manager to:
- Recruit and train zero-hour SPCW
- Support outreach programs to raise awareness of SARC services
- Assist in achieving and maintaining UKAS accreditation for the service
Support the implementation and ongoing deliver of ISO 15189 and the FSR Code of Practice.
These Activities Include:
- Training and competency assessing new SPCW in forensic cleaning
- Booking in forensic consumables ensuring acceptance testing and inventory management is complete
- Assisting with DNA Environmental Monitoring where applicable
- Auditing anti-contamination processes
- Understanding contamination risks associated with the activities undertaken as part of their role
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The SPCW will also oversee the continued support of patients following their initial visit to the SARC. This includes conducting follow-up calls, regular check-ins, and coordinating onward referrals, such as housing support, as part of a six-week patient case management program.
The SPCW will offer sensitive and non-judgmental support, empowering service users to regain control, rebuild their self-esteem, and progress positively in their recovery journey.
Essential Skills Required
- Good IT skills
- Experience working in a supportive or customer-focused environment
- Knowledge and understanding confidentiality
- Experience completing administrative duties
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.
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