Job summary
The OUT Spoken Navigator supports men who have experienced trauma, including sexual harm, within prisons across the North West, helping them access the support they need to improve their wellbeing and move forward in their recovery. The role involves conducting assessments, providing trauma-informed brief interventions and advocacy, and helping men navigate available support. Working closely with prison staff, healthcare professionals and other services, the Navigator helps ensure men receive joined-up support, particularly those who may have experienced complex trauma or struggled to engage with services in the past. It's a rewarding opportunity to build trusting relationships, give men a voice within the criminal justice system and make a meaningful difference to their lives, ensuring no male survivor is left behind.
Main duties of the job
- Facilitate the design, development and delivery of individually tailored care plans and pathways for clients in the service.
- Undertake individual risk and needs assessments for victim/survivors entering the pathway.
- Deliver 1:1 trauma-informed/survivor-centred therapeutic interventions.
- Work within a multi-agency partnership to liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided to clients.
- Accurately record clinical interventions and maintain a high standard of record keeping.
- Engage in monthly clinical supervision and regular Line Management as directed.
- Provide accurate client reports to stakeholders that represent the clients needs and wishes.
- Participation in the development and implementation of continuous service and system improvement.
- Maintain appropriate professional registration (if applicable) and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.
- Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc.
About us
We Are Survivors is 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 harms 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
Provide the most effective and efficient assessment and advocacy services that meet the needs of survivors / survivor allies in the secure and prison estate, whilst ensuring no male survivor is left behind.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A full UK Drivers licence, access to a vehicle and ability to travel around the north west prison estate.
- Safeguarding Children and Adult (Level 3).
Desirable
- Diploma in counselling, psychotherapy or Social Work (or equivalent).
- Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Good numerical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
- Ability to design, produce and interpret data reports.
Desirable
- Public Speaking.
- Chairing.
Values
Essential
- 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 anti-oppressive practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of holding a Senior Practitioner role (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and experience of working within Health & Safety guidelines, processes and legislation.
- Experience of delivering on an organisational strategy.
- 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.
- Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience of coaching or mentoring.
- Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.
- Understanding of issues relating to sexual harms, particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are Survivors
Address
Unit 9 Brewery Yard
Deva City Office Park
Salford
M3 7BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
OUT Spoken Navigator in Salford employer: We Are Survivors
We Are Survivors is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment for its staff, particularly in the Greater Manchester area. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are encouraged to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of male survivors of sexual harms. The organisation fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of trauma-informed care.
