Safeguarding Support Unit Crisis Worker

Job overview

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and proactive individual who thrives in supporting children and their families. The successful candidate will join the Safeguarding Support Unit, home to the Child Sexual Assault Assessment Service (CSAAS).

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Crisis Worker will deliver tailored clinical support to children aged 0–16 and their families.

This specialist role focuses on providing compassionate care during acute, forensic, and non-recent assessments where concerns or allegations of rape or sexual abuse have been raised.

The Crisis Worker will participate in the CSAAS on call rota, which operates every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.

About you

• Experience of safeguarding children
• GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent and GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 (Childcare related or MH certificate or equivalentqualification)

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Nurse for Safeguarding Children and adults, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting paediatric clinicians during assessments and examinations
• Supporting the collection and handling of forensic evidence
• Ensure the child’s immediate aftercare needs are met with sensitivity and professionalism

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Healthcare Support Workers, to deliver trauma-informed care.
• Undertake clerical and administrative tasks, including accurate data entry and maintaining service records.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3229 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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