The role is to deliver a high quality, specialist service to victims of sexual violence, providing one-to-one therapy for clients who are aged 18 and over. The role includes provision of therapeutic assessments to clients across Nottinghamshire who have been referred to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).
To work within a multi-agency setting to provide an empathic and pro-active support service to victims of sexual violence aged 18+ and their families, within and outside of the criminal justice system, including pre-trial therapy.
This role is part of the Therapy Service which comprises of a team of Adult and Children’s Therapists offering counselling, therapy, parent support sessions and other therapeutic interventions to victims of sexual violence and secondary survivors.

This role is primarily working with clients in a short-term model of 8 -14 sessions providing immediate support after an incident of sexual violence.

• To deliver appropriate individual face to face or phone/online therapeutic services to victims (aged 18 and above) of sexual violence or abuse at any point in their lives
• To provide specialist counselling assessments and one to one therapy in line with funders requirements
• To work with the whole SV2 organisation to ensure smooth transition of client referrals into appropriate services
• Maintain current and accurate records of clients and client interactions
• Provide reports and information on clinical practice as required, in line with BACP guidelines, SV2 policies and Data Protection Act using agreed frameworks
• To contribute towards the Clinical Governance process within the service
• Undertake CPD as identified in annual appraisal and line management processes
• To support members of the team and sub-contracted therapists to deliver support groups to clients
• To work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Agency’s policies and procedures
• Monitor and record progress and outcomes for clients utilising SV2’s case management system, client support plan and other systems, as required
• Monitor, maintain, plan and prioritise own work and client caseload in order to meet funding contract requirements
• Liaise with other relevant external agencies in relation to the support of their clients
• Respond to safeguarding issues and liaise with staff in accordance with SV2’s safeguarding policies
• Provide information and reports for managers, as required

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