Recruitment

Revolution Key Worker – HIV Support – 18.75 hours per week
Ref. REN/REVHIVPT2

Closing date for applications – Midday – Monday 28th April 2025
Must be available for face to face interview – Friday 16th May 2025 – Blackpool Offices

The service currently delivers HIV support and awareness services across Blackpool as part of the HORIZON Service.

£25,545.00 – £30,204.00 p.a. (depending on experience) (Pro Rata)
Actual Salary Based on 18.75 Hours Per Week – (£12,772.50 – £15,102.00)

Normal working hours will be Monday to Friday; however, all workers are required to work some evenings and weekends to fit in with service delivery.

The function of the support worker will be to provide, highly coordinated and flexible support for individuals living with and affected by HIV and other long-term health conditions. Practical and emotional support is offered to individuals following a positive HIV diagnosis and ongoing support for those living well with HIV. Support offered includes medication management, housing and benefits, advocacy at appointments, outreach and community support. The role also requires you to be a voice for the HIV community, reducing stigma, raising awareness and providing education to the general public and other professionals via testing, education events and digital platforms.

Do you have a relevant sexual health or health and social care degree and or a comparable qualification?
Do you have lived or work experience in supporting vulnerable adults?
You will require excellent listening, communication, organisational, case working, digital and administrative/IT skills.

You will demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current HIV & sexual health related issuesand good local knowledge. Experience and or knowledge of counselling skills are desirable. You will be able towork in a flexible way and have a confident approach to working in individual and group settings. Travel isrequired so a current driving licence and own car would be an advantage.

Renaissance UK Ltd has a commitment to safer recruitment through its safeguarding policy and personal staffdevelopment in line with Equal Opportunities.

For an application pack please contact Paris Mullarkey on 01253 31143 or pmullarkey@ren-uk.com