Nightingale Worker

MFT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is offering a 2-year fixed-term post within Saint Mary’s SARC in Manchester.

You will join the ISVA team delivering dedicated support to victims of sexual violence across Greater Manchester, including telephone and face-to-face support, with emphasis on safeguarding and appropriate referrals.

Qualifications

• Understanding of rape and sexual assault issues.
• Experience providing one-to-one support.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and face-to-face support in a confidential service for ISVA clients.
• Make onward referrals to safeguarding services, counselling services, external agencies and other healthcare services.
• Work with multi-agency partners including criminal justice and social care teams.
• Conduct detailed support needs and risk assessments to inform next steps.

Skills

One-to-one support

Criminal Justice System

Safeguarding

Data handling

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Counselling

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Main area Support Work Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 2 years (Fixed term funding for 2 years) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some evening work until 7pm may be required and some hybrid working if appropriate.) Job ref 349-SHCG-8295213-RL4

Site Saint Mary's SARC Town Manchester Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Working within Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) you will work alongside the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Team to deliver ISVA services and provide support to victims of sexual violence across Greater Manchester.

· You will support victims and undertake specific ISVA tasks as directed by the ISVA Team Lead and/or the SARC Senior management Team.

Offering support, advice and advocacy to adults, children and young people across Greater Manchester who are accessing SARC services.

Main duties of the job

· This role requires a resilient and resourceful post holder who will work in partnership with multi-agency partners, this includes criminal justice agencies; social care teams; forensic physicians, Schools and requires developed communication skills and an ability to work alongside other professionals.

· The post holder will provide telephone and face to face support within the context of a non-judgmental and confidential service, supporting the SARC ISVA clients. This could include making onward referrals to safeguarding services, counselling services, external agencies and other healthcare services where appropriate following completion of a detailed support needs & risk assessment.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of providing 1-1 support.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to respond appropriately
• Understanding of diversity issues particularly in relation to SARC services
• Experience of maintaining and providing accurate records and data.
• Experience of working with confidential information.
• Experience of working with children or young people or adults in a support role capacity.
• Experience of working within Criminal Justice services.
• Experience of working within a health/social care/voluntary setting.

Education

• Good standard of education.
• Certificate in Counselling

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage your own workload.
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop self and practice
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with best practice outcomes in mind.

Work related circumstances

• Flexibility in working hours to cover service delivery, this could include some evenings.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Some hybrid work, where appropriate and to meet service demand.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.