Hiv Peer Support Worker

2 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Project 93 Full time

**Job Overview**

**Do you have your own personal lived experience of an** **HIV diagnosis?**

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated **Peer Support Worker** to provide emotional and practical support to individuals living with HIV. This role is designed for someone with **lived experience of HIV**, who understands the challenges and triumphs of managing the condition. As a Peer Support Worker, you will offer one-to-one and group support, helping others navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and well-being journey.

Working closely with healthcare providers and community organisations, you will play a vital role in **reducing stigma, improving treatment adherence, and enhancing overall quality of life** for people living with HIV. If you are passionate about supporting others and creating a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

**Duties**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Direct Peer Support**
- Provide one-to-one and group-based support for individuals living with HIV.
- Offer support during key life transitions (e.g., diagnosis, starting treatment, relationship changes).
- Use strengths-based approaches to empower service users.

**Training & Personal Development**
- Undertake mandatory training in HIV, safeguarding, and peer support principles.
- Participate in supervision and reflective practice sessions.
- Attend ongoing professional development opportunities.

**Collaboration & Advocacy**
- Liaise with clinical teams, and HIV organisations.
- Promote peer support integration into HIV healthcare pathways.
- Advocate for service users, ensuring they receive appropriate referrals and resources.

**Monitoring & Record Keeping**
- Maintain confidential and accurate records of peer support sessions.
- Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in data collection to measure service effectiveness.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**
- **Lived Experience -**Must be living with HIV and have experience in managing own HIV treatment and well-being.
- **Knowledge & Skills -**Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work empathetically with diverse communities (LGBTQ+, migrants, women, etc.). Awareness of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
- **Training & Professional Development -**Willingness to complete accredited peer support training. Commitment to supervision and continued learning.

**Desirable Criteria**
- **Previous Experience** - Experience in peer support, mentoring, counselling, or community work. Understanding of NHS and voluntary sector HIV services.
- **Additional Skills -**Ability to facilitate group discussions. Experience with online or telephone peer support.
- **Personal Qualities -**Non-judgmental, patient, and supportive approach. Resilient and able to maintain boundaries. Motivated by personal and community empowerment.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we support

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you living with HIV? (this is required to be a HIV Peer Support Worker)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HIV-121
Expected start date: 07/04/2025

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