Specialist Engagement Worker

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Locala Sexual Health Services

Specialist Engagement Worker in Sexual Health Outreach and Prevention

Based in Kirklees, 37.5 hours

Exciting Opportunity!!

As the Locala Sexual Health portfolio continues to grow we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual Specialist Engagement Worker.

The post holder will have responsibility for engaging with and will understand the needs of vulnerable young people and adults, including those at risk of exploitation, looked after children, those involved in the sex industry, Men who have sex with Men, victims of domestic abuse, those affected by substance misuse, LGBTQ communities and those at risk of poor sexual health.

The post holder will work in collaboration with internal colleagues, schools, key partners and stakeholders to ensure those groups most at risk can have access to sexual health, health services within a variety of settings.

The post holder will have effective advocacy skills and use innovative practise to engage the most vulnerable people into relevant services. The post holder will have excellent knowledge of safeguarding, ability to identify risks, support clinical teams and managers in developing pathways and protocols to relevant health and safeguarding services.

A full driving license is required, business insurance and confidence in driving a hire car.

Closing date 2nd June 2025 at 23:55pm

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
• Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.