Community Outreach Worker

Job summary

10 Hammersmith Broadway is a modern sexual health service in a central West London location.

The Outreach Worker will work within Hammersmith and Fulham to identify and engage with individuals working within the sex industry.

The post holder must be fluent in Portuguese to engage with the Brazilian community, and will work alongside the sexual health and HIV service team at 10 Hammersmith Broadway.

This is a pilot project to build relationships, understanding, and support for those working within in the local sex industry to better understand their varied support needs and how services can work in partnership to better meet them. The outreach worker will be based in a community setting and work closely in a multi-agency partnership to support those working in the sex industry of all genders.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a team in an innovative sexual health setting.In return you will join a team of friendly skilled experienced Health Advisors, Doctors, sexual health / HIV nurses, and admin staff responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients. We have a full in-house and Multidisciplinary Education programme. The post holders will be expected to work flexibly within the clinic and Hammersmith and Fulham and this may include evening and weekend work.

Main duties of the job

To provide outreach, advocacy, and advice to Brazilians within H&F's sex industry who may be at risk of abuse, harm or exploitation, in order to improve their access to health services and improve their overall wellbeing..

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.