Crisis Worker - Slough, United Kingdom - G4S

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Slough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
SL1 2BJ | Salary: 25.00 | Posted: 22 Feb 2024 | Closes: 21 Mar 2024 |

Job Type:
Part Time and Permanent |

Business Unit:
Health Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 15374


ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:


Crisis Worker

Solace SARC, Slough, SL1 2BJ

Shifts:
We are looking for Flexi staff able to give at least 4 shifts per month availability mainly weekend and night time cover with some Monday-Friday daytime to cover annual leave

Full training will be given

Must be a car driver and you will need to live within 45 minutes driving time of the SARC

Are you looking for a career that is passionate about providing the best health care service to patients? If so there is an exciting opportunity to join the Thames Valley SARC Crisis Support Workers covering Slough SARC.

Rates of Pay as a Flexi Crisis Worker:

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On-
Call Rates: 06:00-18:00 - £25 Retainer and 18:00-06:00 - £25 Retainer:

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Call out - £57.50 for the first 4.6 hours inclusive and £12.50 thereafter
:

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£12.50 per hour for training/supervision/appraisals

We are looking to expand our growing team of Crisis Workers at our Slough based Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). A vital role which will provide the highest level of on-call advocacy support for all clients accessing the SARC service.

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a dedicated centre providing a comprehensive service to men and women who have suffered sexual assault, both for those who wish to involve the Police and those who self-refer. Utilising a multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Crisis Workers, Police Officers and support staff.

The SARC will provide crisis support, appropriate facilities and trained staff for completion of forensic medical examination, provision and advice regarding aftercare including Sexual Health and Emergency contraception, as well as facilitating onward support and referrals to other agencies, such as Counselling, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and Health.

G4S Health have been delivering SARC services in England since 2012 in partnership with NHS England, Police Forces and key stakeholders.

Job overview:
To provide the highest level of on-call advocacy support for all clients accessing the SARC service

What's involved:


  • To assist with the administration and management of clients accessing the SARC service
  • To arrive at the SARC within 60 minutes in the event of a callout
  • To offer a welcoming environment to all service users and visitors upon their arrival at the SARC
  • To provide advocacy service to all SARC clients
  • Provide sensitive, nonjudgmental support, enabling the service user to regain control and selfesteem.
  • To work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising and providing support to each other To offer telephone support to SARC clients
  • To provide information to enable clients to make informed decisions in relation to the selfreferral option, medical care, forensic examination, making a police report and onward referrals.
  • To produce clear record keeping/documentation and ensure it's secure storage as per SARC policy.
  • To operate within the equality and diversity framework ensuring all staff / patients receive equal treatment at all times

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:


Essential Skills:


  • Previous experience of working with vulnerable people.
  • Full Driving Licence and Access to own vehicle.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Competent Computer Skills

Desirable Skills:


  • Experience of working with victims of sexual assault.
  • Relevant qualification in supporting victims of sexual abuse and/or physical abuse.
  • Forensic Awareness
  • Multi-Agency Working

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
***- Progression, training and development catered to you.

  • Charity work
  • Match-IT and Payroll Giving
  • Refer A Friend incentives
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Subsidised healthcare plan.
  • Confidential Counselling Services
  • 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
  • Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

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This role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people in a caring and compassionate way. A DBS check and relevant police/ prison clearance will be required to exclude any individuals with a history of behaviour which could be considered unacceptable (by G4S or the clients). Safety is of paramount importance and the post holder must ensure that safe systems of work are followed without compromise.
**Disability Confident
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