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Permanent

Community Engagement Officer - HIV focused

City
money-bag 23900.00-23900.00 Annual
2980223727
Posted 1 week ago

You will work predominantly (though not exclusively) across the HIV projects, working with a passionate staff and volunteer team to improve the lives of people living with HIV through one to one support, facilitating peer support groups, leading education sessions, educating professionals and the community about HIV. You will help us to reach those who disengage from care by offering dynamic, holistic support to reengage. The role includes: Raising awareness of HIV and wider sexual health themes in the community through outreach at events, training and through presentations. Provide sensitive, solution-focused support to people living with HIV who have the greatest level of need, helping to improve their adherence to medication, access to services and quality of life. This will include community outreach. Register and support people living with HIV, helping them to feel at home and integrate into diverse peer support groups. Lead peer support and/or living well groups, hosting and supporting the development of our thriving HIV community Involve and empower people living with HIV, amplifying their voice and influence, including working closely with volunteers Support the increase of STI testing and uptake of ccard in the community Working alongside a supportive team, you ll have the opportunity to learn on the job, grow your knowledge, and contribute your own creativity to the development of services. The role is based in Newcastle, although some home working will be poss

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