Job Description

Job Opportunities for HIV Link Workers

We have a number of new job opportunities for committed workers who are skilled in outreach and engagement to work with people living with HIV (PLWHIV) within our organisation. We are excited to be recruiting for motivated individuals based in Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay), Somerset and Gloucestershire

Job Details

Hours: full time 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Salary Range: £21,500 - £25,000 per year depending on experience
Closing Date: 4th May 2023 at 5pm

Interviews: week beginning 8th May 2023 (please make any dates you are unavailable this week known to us)

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a team of skilled people in an organisation that is committed to delivering quality services. We are looking for candidates who are flexible in their approach, a good listener, empathic, and personable, with experience of working with marginalised groups or individuals.

The job role requires a positive attitude towards HIV and other sexual health issues. You will be working with a diverse range of individuals and will have the experience and the skills needed to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds. Ideally, you will also be experienced (or prepared to undertake training) in group work; this could be holding workshops, delivering training or engaging in activities with groups that promote social inclusion and improved self management.

Full support and training will be given.

About us

The Eddystone Trust is a small charity that works across the Southwest of England, we are collaborative, supportive and the work is rewarding. Our goal is to challenge the stigma, discrimination and misinformation associated with HIV and sexual health.

Job Overview

Working as a member of the Support Team you will provide a day-to-day proactive service to individuals and groups to support their capacity to manage their HIV and help them access a range of appropriate services provided by other organisations.

Duties:

Your main duties as a HIV Link Worker will include:

· HIV outreach and support: proactively engage people living with HIV in programmes which are designed to help them to be active participants in managing their condition; this will include behaviour change interventions and will incorporate one to one case work and group work

· Active engagement with a range of partner organisations which will include clinics and adult social care along with voluntary sector agencies involved in support and advocacy

· Sexual Health promotion: to take part in the design and delivery of evidence-based public health campaigns aimed at improving sexual health, including access to PEP/Prep, condom use, U=U, and appropriate testing options

· Support the development of and deliver against the contract work-plan and contracted KPIs

Develop and maintain effective, mutually beneficial relationships with partner agencies, actively engage with networking opportunities and facilitating increased awareness of the work of the charity

Candidate Requirements

As HIV Link Worker you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

· Experience working with members of marginalised groups and/or individuals with multiple and complex needs

· Positive attitude towards HIV and sexual health issues

· Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and to create plans with people living with HIV to effectively manage their condition

· Experience of reaching, working face to face and digitally with target groups who experience health inequalities and who are most at risk of poor sexual health in local communities

· Excellent written and communication skills with an attention to detail and a commitment to effective record keeping

· Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and to determine priorities

· Strong interpersonal skills and professional attitude

· Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and build partnerships with a wide range of people and organisations

· Excellent administrative, organisational, and time-management skills

· Excellent knowledge of software packages, in particular Microsoft Office

· Ability to self-motivate, manage own diary and lone work.

Please note: Ideally, candidates will have a driving licence and access to a vehicle as this post requires regular travel, locally and regionally and you will need to be able to get to places that are not well served by public transport

Benefits:

· Flexible working arrangements

· Commitment to employee development

· Casual dress

· Employee Assistance Programme

To apply please fill out the enquiry form (links below), with a current CV along with a cover letter outlining why you’re suitable for the job, outlining relevant experience, skills and knowledge and anything else that you’re feel makes you suited to the role.

Please also let us know of any dates in the week beginning 8th May that you are NOT available to be interviewed

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HIVLinkPlym

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