Sexual Health LGBTQ+ Community Development Lead
Ref. REN/LGBTQ_CDL
Closing date for applications – Midnight – Monday 11th November 2024
£25,545.00 – £30,204.00 p.a. (depending on experience)
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.
Occupational Requirement Statement
Due to the nature of this role, there is an occupational requirement that the successful application identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Lived experience as a member of this community is essential as aspects of this role will involve peer support to LGBTQ+ community members. “Equality Act 2010 – Schedule 9”
The function of the role will be to be responsible for the co-ordination, delivery, and development of the Sexual Health LGBTQ+ Community Development Service in Blackpool.
To deliver low level social care and advocacy support to those who identify as LGBTQ+ in Blackpool, acting as a navigator to support LGBTQ+ individuals to access mainstream services in and around Blackpool whilst delivering support initiatives with a focus on sexual health and the five ways to wellbeing.
To work closely with the LGBTQ+ scene in Blackpool and attend venues to build positive relationships with venue owners/workers and to ensure community networking, including utilisation of the One Stops in LGBTQ+ venues for community member access.
The post holder will engage with the local LGBTQ+ community to hold an awareness of inequalities and disadvantages that are faced by individuals locally and work to reduce social isolation for LGBTQ+ Community members by facilitating peer support groups.
In addition, the post holder will offer strategic support as secretary of the Blackpool LGBTQ+ Forum.
You will also deliver LGBTQ+ Awareness training to individuals and organisations as well as work to improve the general and sexual health of LGBTQ+ community members by delivering testing, campaigns and promoting healthier living through harm reduction messaging both in person and digitally.
You will also work to reduce transmission of prolific STI’s including HIV, within the GBM/MSM. HI-MSM and other at-risk communities, by delivering face to face, in situ and digital sexual health and harm reduction interventions to users of PSE locations, Sauna’s, Sex on Premises Venues and the LGBTQ+ Night-time economy, encouraging and promoting Condom Use, Testing, U=U, Treatment as prevention and PEP and PrEP.
You will demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current HIV & sexual health related issues and good local knowledge. Experience and or knowledge of counselling skills are desirable. You will be able to work in a flexible way and have a confident approach to working in individual and group settings. Travel is required 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 staff development in line with Equal Opportunities.
Apply by CV and Covering Letter, explaining your suitability for the role, to Sexual Health Manager Anthony Harrison-West – AHWest@Ren-UK.com
or for an application pack please contact Paris Mullarkey on 01253 31143, pmullarkey@ren-uk.com
Revolution Key Worker – HIV Support – 18.75 hours per week
Ref. REN/REVHIVPT
Closing date for applications – Midnight – Monday 4th November 2024
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)
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 issues and good local knowledge. Experience and or knowledge of counselling skills are desirable. You will be able to work in a flexible way and have a confident approach to working in individual and group settings. Travel is required 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 staff development in line with Equal Opportunities.
Apply by CV and Covering Letter, explaining your suitability for the role, to Sexual Health Manager Anthony Harrison-West – AHWest@Ren-UK.com
or for an application pack please contact Paris Mullarkey on 01253 31143, pmullarkey@ren-uk.com
Registered Charity No: 1076154/Limited Co No: 03723917
If you would like to volunteer for any part of the service then please email for a volunteer pack
enquiries@Ren-UK.com
