Crisis Care Advocate for Sexual Assault

Securitas UK; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas UK at The Angel Centre SARC in Gateshead, Northumbria, is seeking a compassionate Crisis Worker to support victims of sexual assault and manage care pathways within the centre.

You will advocate for patients, assist with preparation and support, and coordinate with other agencies across SARC locations as needed. A DBS check, police vetting, and a driving license are required. The role is a bank position with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• IT skills and basic administration.
• Experience working in a supportive or customer focused environment.
• Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
• Gender requirement restricting to females for this role.
• A UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting are required.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for service users.
• Support service users and their families visiting the centre, including preparing the patient and assisting in collecting forensic evidence.
• Maintain high standards of DNA contamination control between forensic cases (cleaning).
• Assist patients and liaise with other agencies regarding management of the service user pathway.
• Assist with preparation, service user support and advocacy during their time at the SARC.
• Be a key player within the SARC team and wider company network.

Skills

IT skills

Customer experience

Kindness

Confidentiality

Female only

Driving license

Vehicle access

DBS & Vetting

Job description

Securitas UK at The Angel Centre SARC in Gateshead, Northumbria, is seeking a compassionate Crisis Worker to support victims of sexual assault and manage care pathways within the centre.

You will advocate for patients, assist with preparation and support, and coordinate with other agencies across SARC locations as needed. A DBS check, police vetting, and a driving license are required. The role is a bank position with varied shifts.