Administrator/crisis Worker - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Mountain Healthcare Limited
Description
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
The role of Administrator/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 them to feel in control and where applicable, support them during the forensic examination process.
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
This will be a dual role with both Administrator and Crisis Worker responsibilities.
This is a part-time vacancy of 24 hours per week.
Shift hours will be 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
There will also be the opportunity to pick-up additional shifts as an out of hours Crisis Worker, on an on-call basis from 5:00pm to 9:00am.
This Paediatric & Adult Administrator/Crisis Worker role will include:
- providing telephone information and support.
- supporting use of the colposcope and medical care, providing advocacy support for the patient and/or family, and ensuring a patient-centred service.
- ensuring that a high standard of DNA decontamination is maintained between forensic cases (cleaning).
- assisting patients and liaising with other agencies regarding the management of historic cases.
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Benefits:
We offer:
- an enhanced sickness pay scheme
- a wellbeing programme
- advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- a bonus scheme
- Life Assurance
- Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
- 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
- A full UK driving licence
Desired Skills:
- Experience of working with individuals who may have complex needs.
- Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/ violence.
- Experience of creating and utilising resources and use of distraction techniques.
- 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.
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 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.
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