Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 11 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 

The Amethyst Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a partnership initiative between North Wales Police, Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and Third Sector Agencies. The centre provides support to women, men and children in North Wales who have been raped or sexually assaulted. The Centre aims to provide a comprehensive approach to rape and sexual assault.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the provision of a Children and Young Peoples Sexual Violence Advocate, as a fixed term contract until the 20/12/2025.

The role involves providing specialist case support work and advocacy to children and young people who have experiences sexual assault or sexual abuse. Playing a key role in ensuring the child’s voice is heard and their needs are at the centre of the process

Main duties of the job

To deliver advocacy support within the Amethyst SARC, to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse in North Wales. The post holder will provide extensive support to children and young people while ensuring that child protection procedures are followed within a child centred service.

 

The post holder will work in partnership with Social Services, Police, Education, Crown Prosecution Service and Voluntary Agencies to ensure that children and young people are adequately supported through child protection, criminal justice and follow on support processes.

 

The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. They will work closely with the multi disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.

This post requires excellent communication skills, a flexible approach, the ability to work both on your own initiative and with a wide range of partnership agencies, and an understanding of the impact of sexual assault. A genuine commitment to working with this client group and a passion for this area of work is essential.

It will be essential for the post holder to have the ability to travel across North Wales.

Those applicants who are successful throughout the interview process will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau and Police vetting checks prior to appointment.

For further information contact Stephanie Williams 01492 805384

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.