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SARC Manager - Bransford, Worcestershire - 40 Hrs

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Worcester, WR6 5JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£47,505 to £51,214

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

The role of SARC Manager is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for p...

  • The SARC Manager will be accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and effective services to all clients of the SARC meeting national and local targets in relation to rape and sexual assault
  • The post-holder will be required to evaluate and assess current service delivery and implement changes in practice that deliver significant and substantial improvements in access and service delivery, whilst working within a budget
  • Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for the management of all employees associated with the SARC

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.

Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.

Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK. For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.

The SARC Manager will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency Centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and meets budgetary constraints who will help cover the service (predominantly) out of office hours, including nights and weekends.

Location: The Glade SARC, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JD

Additional Locations: The Glade (Telford spoke site).

Travel to this location required as part of the service delivery.

Starting Salary: £47,505.35, rising to £49,102.20 once passing probation, rising to £51,214.10 once CQC Registered Manager.

This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday.

There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on call shifts as and when required out of hours, and to travel to SARC's if needed.

Shift Pattern: 8 hours

As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference. Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks. Because of the nature of this role applications are invited from females only.

This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances. Benefits Company benefit

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
  • A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
  • Funding for higher education courses after one years' service

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered nurse, midwife, or registered paramedic with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
  • Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
  • Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24-hour rota
  • Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e
  • Applicants must live within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC

Desirable

  • Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
  • Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
  • Training or experience in forensic examinations
  • Experience working with police, commissioners or multi agency safeguarding partners

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 September 2026

Last checked

11 September 2026

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About the employer

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Mountain Healthcare Ltd

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