Job summary
We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have
the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking
Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.
We
Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male
(including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of
sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and
underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by
Dr Judith Herman.
We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
Deliver prison-based trauma-informed
therapeutic services.
Accurately record clinical
interventions.
Undertake specific therapeutic
projects as directed by the Executive Team.
Stringently uphold
the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and
responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.
Honour a commitment
to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and
inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that
does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion
or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.
Ensure 100% of the work
you carry out is for the achievement of the mission to break the silence of
the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys & men and support
them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact
of abuse and vision a society where no male survivor is left behind.
About us
We Are
Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to
create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary
individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across
Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is
focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work
through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our
trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is
to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.
You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15
prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons
across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in
our Greater Manchester prisons.
You
will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma
in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or
equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues
relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident
working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access
to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.
Maintain strict
confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and
classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all
information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office.
Respect individuals
right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.
Fully comply with all
professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are
Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.
Fully comply with
the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance,
guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of
information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational
standards or any formal QA Accreditation.
Remain aware at all
times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health
and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any
others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
Ensure you comply
with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk
management, both nationally and locally.
To work flexibly in
the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties
provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)
- Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1
- English (GCSE/similar or above)
Desirable
- Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.
- Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
- PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
- Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
- Values:
- Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.
- A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.
- Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.
- Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- Skills:
- Coaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)
- Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 1
- English (GCSE/similar or above)
Desirable
- Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy.
- Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
- PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences), particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
- Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
- Values:
- Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.
- A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in a prison setting.
- Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.
- Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- Skills:
- Coaching.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
