Job summary
We are looking for a
committed and motivated individual to support sexual health education and
prevention as part of the Integrated Sexual health Service (ISHS) in
Hertfordshire. You will lead on the delivery of sexual health outreach and
community engagement and be able to work in partnership with an array of linked
sexual health services, to engage service users and professionals in sexual
health support, education, and training. You will work with service users in
groups, as well as in a 1:1 capacity. You will work closely with the wider
METRO team in Hertfordshire, including collaborating with the Sexual Health Get
It Lead. You will adopt a leadership role, line managing two Sexual Health Outreach
and Engagement Workers, with a key focus on upskilling your team around sexual
health interventions, safeguarding and child protection, and sexual health
training.
Main duties of the job
- Line manage two Sexual Health Outreach and Engagement Workers
- Lead on delivering outreach for different populations on sexual health
- Deliver sexual and reproductive health information to groups of varying sizes and in workshop settings
- Offer 1:1 sexual health interventions to those identified as in need
- Act as a primary liaison between METRO and primary care services
- Please see job pack for more information
About us
METRO Charity is an equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services in England.
We work collaboratively between staff, volunteers, users, partners and supporters to make a real difference to peoples lives. We champion equality, nurture aspiration, embrace difference and challenge others to do so.
We have a team of nearly 100 full-time, part-time and sessional staff and work with volunteers. We are looking for people with ambition, creativity and commitment to help deliver our work.
We offer a great range of benefits including generous annual leave, pension contributions, cycle to work scheme and support for flexible working arrangements within service demands. We are committed to equal opportunities and particularly encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ people, people living with HIV and people from black and minority ethnic communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme
METRO is working in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), to deliver our ISHS in Hertfordshire. On this new five-year contract, the METRO team will be fully integrated and co-located within CLCHs services in Hertfordshire, delivering outreach activities in the local community tailored to local needs. The service aims to reach those who are most vulnerable or at risk, and involves collaboration with local outreach organisations targeting LGBTQ+ people, speakers of other languages, young people, and those living in more deprived areas.
Main tasks
- Plan and manage the delivery of outreach in Hertfordshire to include the most vulnerable or at risk, collaborating with local outreach organisations, targeting LGBTQ+ people, speakers of other languages, young people, and those living in more deprived areas
- Design a programme of outreach which encourages young people to screen for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and to register for our condom scheme in a variety of venues and scenarios
- Deliver accurate and relevant sexual and reproductive health information to large and small groups of service users, 1:1 in brief interventions as well as to groups of various sizes in presentations and workshops
- Support the development of relationships with local partner organisations and source new venues where outreach and service promotion can be conducted
- Understand the full suite of Integrated Sexual health Service (ISHS) services, signposting and making referrals or professional connects when appropriate
- Work closely with the Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH) team to deliver an interlinked suite of services that support the holistic wellbeing of service users living in Hertfordshire, attending regular management meetings and contributing to quarterly and annual planning sessions
- Line manage and provide regular supervision and career and personal development activities with two Sexual Health Outreach and Engagement Workers, providing or sourcing training as needed
- Offer sexual health drop-in support services to build relationships with service users to support their holistic health and wellbeing
- Offer 1:1 sexual health interventions, to individuals who are identified as in need, or who are referred to you through other organisations
- Understand safeguarding and child sexual exploitation (CSE) risks and be able to implement safeguarding procedures, including making safeguarding reports to the local authority and following Fraser Guidelines
- Lead on collecting and amalgamating quarterly reporting
- Actively seek participation and engagement of service users, record accurately and present recommendations for service design
- Ensure confidentiality of data, particularly when dispatching data to external agencies, and have an awareness / understanding of data protection issues, in line with METROs Information Governance Policies and procedures
- Maintain and update knowledge, skills and undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within a framework of a personal development plan
Other duties
- Adhere to METRO policies and procedures at all times.
- In line with METROs policy on Information Governance (IG), confidentiality and data handling, you will be expected to undertake, pass and maintain the required IG modules as indicated by your line manager.
- Ensure sensitive and confidential recording and handling of information in accordance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR regulations and METROs Information Governance policies.
- In line with METROs policy on Safeguarding, you will be expected to undertake, pass and maintain the required Safeguarding Training modules as indicated by your line manager.
- Attend regular supervision, and to undertake appropriate training as agreed. Maintain and update knowledge, skills and undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within a framework of a personal development plan.
- Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by your manager. If these duties are extensive and of a higher job description scale, the terms and conditions of the post may be varied in negotiation with your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme
METRO is working in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH), to deliver our ISHS in Hertfordshire. On this new five-year contract, the METRO team will be fully integrated and co-located within CLCHs services in Hertfordshire, delivering outreach activities in the local community tailored to local needs. The service aims to reach those who are most vulnerable or at risk, and involves collaboration with local outreach organisations targeting LGBTQ+ people, speakers of other languages, young people, and those living in more deprived areas.
Main tasks
- Plan and manage the delivery of outreach in Hertfordshire to include the most vulnerable or at risk, collaborating with local outreach organisations, targeting LGBTQ+ people, speakers of other languages, young people, and those living in more deprived areas
- Design a programme of outreach which encourages young people to screen for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and to register for our condom scheme in a variety of venues and scenarios
- Deliver accurate and relevant sexual and reproductive health information to large and small groups of service users, 1:1 in brief interventions as well as to groups of various sizes in presentations and workshops
- Support the development of relationships with local partner organisations and source new venues where outreach and service promotion can be conducted
- Understand the full suite of Integrated Sexual health Service (ISHS) services, signposting and making referrals or professional connects when appropriate
- Work closely with the Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH) team to deliver an interlinked suite of services that support the holistic wellbeing of service users living in Hertfordshire, attending regular management meetings and contributing to quarterly and annual planning sessions
- Line manage and provide regular supervision and career and personal development activities with two Sexual Health Outreach and Engagement Workers, providing or sourcing training as needed
- Offer sexual health drop-in support services to build relationships with service users to support their holistic health and wellbeing
- Offer 1:1 sexual health interventions, to individuals who are identified as in need, or who are referred to you through other organisations
- Understand safeguarding and child sexual exploitation (CSE) risks and be able to implement safeguarding procedures, including making safeguarding reports to the local authority and following Fraser Guidelines
- Lead on collecting and amalgamating quarterly reporting
- Actively seek participation and engagement of service users, record accurately and present recommendations for service design
- Ensure confidentiality of data, particularly when dispatching data to external agencies, and have an awareness / understanding of data protection issues, in line with METROs Information Governance Policies and procedures
- Maintain and update knowledge, skills and undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within a framework of a personal development plan
Other duties
- Adhere to METRO policies and procedures at all times.
- In line with METROs policy on Information Governance (IG), confidentiality and data handling, you will be expected to undertake, pass and maintain the required IG modules as indicated by your line manager.
- Ensure sensitive and confidential recording and handling of information in accordance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR regulations and METROs Information Governance policies.
- In line with METROs policy on Safeguarding, you will be expected to undertake, pass and maintain the required Safeguarding Training modules as indicated by your line manager.
- Attend regular supervision, and to undertake appropriate training as agreed. Maintain and update knowledge, skills and undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within a framework of a personal development plan.
- Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by your manager. If these duties are extensive and of a higher job description scale, the terms and conditions of the post may be varied in negotiation with your line manager.
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach sessions across Hertfordshire
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly, including occasionally at evenings or weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualifications in healthcare, health education, public health or health promotion, youth work, other relevant degree, or deemed comparable experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a diverse range of service users, especially those who are at higher risk, in groups as well as 1:1
- Thorough understanding of issues facing diverse groups of people, particularly speakers of other languages, LGBTQ+ people, women, and young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, Fraser Guidelines and their application to services
- Experience developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Ability to conduct quarterly reporting activities, including amalgamating data and generating a meaningful narrative
- Ability to lead strategic engagement with a wide range of young people and vulnerable adults
- Ability to learn to deliver sexual health training and presentations to service users
Desirable
- Experience of providing sexual health support, advice, and service information with good underlying knowledge base
- Experience supporting and developing staff or volunteers
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach sessions across Hertfordshire
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly, including occasionally at evenings or weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualifications in healthcare, health education, public health or health promotion, youth work, other relevant degree, or deemed comparable experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a diverse range of service users, especially those who are at higher risk, in groups as well as 1:1
- Thorough understanding of issues facing diverse groups of people, particularly speakers of other languages, LGBTQ+ people, women, and young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, Fraser Guidelines and their application to services
- Experience developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Ability to conduct quarterly reporting activities, including amalgamating data and generating a meaningful narrative
- Ability to lead strategic engagement with a wide range of young people and vulnerable adults
- Ability to learn to deliver sexual health training and presentations to service users
Desirable
- Experience of providing sexual health support, advice, and service information with good underlying knowledge base
- Experience supporting and developing staff or volunteers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
