Job Description

The Bridge SARC is a single point of access to support for people living in Avon and Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire who have experienced sexual abuse and rape at any time in their lives.



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join our team of counsellors and psychologists and to contribute to the development of a pilot project delivering a trauma informed brief intervention to women in prison who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Alongside this, the post holder will offer therapy to clients living in the Avon and Somerset area who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted. Supported by a specialist psychologist, the post holder will work closely with specialist voluntary and community sector (VCSE) partners, particularly SARSAS, teams within the prison, other statutory and community services, and with the wider SARC multi-disciplinary team.



Sessions are delivered in person and remotely. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Enhanced Level 2 Vetting.



Be accountable to their clinical supervisor, professional accrediting body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, HCPC, NCS), SARC Lead and SARC Manager for their own clinical practice, risk identification and management and ethical practice. Practice in accordance with the BACP ethical framework and current Bridge policies. Be responsible and accountable for the direct provision of specialist therapy to individuals who have disclosed sexual assault. Liaise with, and refer clients to, other services for further assessment and/or treatment as appropriate and necessary. Identify and assess relevant care, protection and risk issues relating directly or indirectly to clients and take necessary steps in accordance with Safeguarding and ethical guidelines in consultation with supervisor and/or manager. Regularly attend clinical supervision to explore clinical work and seek and provide peer consultation as needed. C ontribute to SARC initiatives to promote service user voice in the evaluation and development of services. Participate in and contribute to regular CPD relevant to SARC services Contribute to audit, evaluation and research relevant to SARC services, as agreed with SARC Psychologists and the SARC Manager. Contribute to the provision of clinical supervision and reflective practice. Contribute to development and delivery of training for professionals

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.



For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.