Dorset Working Women's Project Worker

Job summary

DWWP provides information, advice and support to all women who work or have ever worked in any area of the sex industry.

DWWP provides outreach services to street-based sex workers, indoor sex workers and a weekly drop in service.

Street Outreach is characterised by 'a brief intervention', where the focus will be placed on harm minimisation, motivational interviewing and the offer of follow up contact at a suitable place and time for the sex worker. Outreach occurs two evenings (Monday and Wednesday) throughout the week. Two workers drive around the Bournemouth East area, often referred to as 'the red light area' or 'the beat', and engage with the women if it is convenient for them. The street outreach provides condoms, lubricants, newsletters, injecting equipment, attack alarms and a wide range of health related information; advice and support such as harm reduction, sexual health and other initiatives

Main duties of the job

Dorset Working Women's Project (DWWP) Workers

Band 5

Full Time Post 37.5 hours

Dorset Healthcare is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, Project Worker's to work within the Sexual Health Services.

The successful candidate will provide an outreach service in the Bournemouth locality to women who sell sex from flats, brothels and escort agencies. They will be offering sexual health, harm minimisation advice/information and support to women who work in the sex industry, including those who possibly misuse substances and/or alcohol. They will also provide support by working towards exit strategies focussing on drug treatment, housing, employment, training or re-entering education.

For this stimulating and varied role, you will have excellent communication skills, whilst excelling in partnership working and prioritisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach, being able to work autonomously with the ability to plan your workload and work under pressure to meet service user needs.

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Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £250 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.