Hiv Link Worker

**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)**_

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

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.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to employee development
- Casual dress
- Employee Assistance Programme

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

**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:

- Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: HIVLinkPlym