Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 425-25-7577585
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Safeguarding Support Unit Crisis Worker
NHS AfC: Band 4
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 equivalent
qualification)
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Nurse for Safeguarding Children and adults, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting paediatric clinicians during assessments and examinations
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Supporting the collection and handling of forensic evidence
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Ensure the child’s immediate aftercare needs are met with sensitivity and professionalism
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Healthcare Support Workers, to deliver trauma-informed care.
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Undertake clerical and administrative tasks, including accurate data entry and maintaining service records.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
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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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent.
- GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 (Childcare related or MH certificate or equivalent qualification)
- Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of safeguarding training
- Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
- Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
- Experience working with safeguarding /mental health/ children and young people.
- Experience of working with people in a specialist field and healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of collaborative working in acute setting, with professionals across a range of agencies in health/ NHS, social care and education
- Experience of work specialist fields such SARC/ Domestic Abuse services/ sexual health services. Acute care or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to the protection of adults and children
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence based clinical practice.
- Demonstrates a family-focused approach.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and application of current evidence-based clinical practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and evidence based clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to safeguarding children and young people.
- Computer literate with an ability to use IT and clinical systems
- The ability to work with others to plan for identified service needs and organise a response that will meet the needs of service users.
- Knowledge of child development
- Writes clear, concise, and professional clinical notes and complete other relevant documentation.
- Demonstrates using professional judgement and can work independently whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support when appropriate.
- Observes and report to others on clinical situations, e.g. observing physical and mental state of young person and reporting any concerns
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT skills i.e. Level 2 IT qualification
- Contributed in team meetings in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates active listening, with excellent team working skills.
- Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Displays a professional, respectful sensitive and non-judgemental attitude towards colleagues, children and young people, and their families and carers.
- Advocacy skills.
- Ability to recognise personal limitations.
- Commitment to personal development
Desirable criteria
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment.
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Beecher
- Job title
- SSU and SARC Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 3053576
- Additional information
Can also contact;
Sam Sharp, Named Nurse on 0114 3058199
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