Job Introduction

Support and Advice on Sexual Health – SASH, in Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea is provided by Turning Point in partnership with sexual health specialist services METRO, London Friend, NAZ and Marie Stopes.

SASH service provides information, advice, referral to sexual health testing and 1:1/ group support for individuals affected by sexual health related issues. The service has dedicated support available for young people (15+), LGBT residents, Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups, women and young girls, people affected by domestic abuse, residents newly diagnosed with HIV, sex workers and residents with learning disabilities. SASH operates within Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea borough and Hammersmith and Fulham and supports its clients to improve their well-being and access other services through signposting and referral.

Role Responsibility

SASH requires a health and wellbeing coach to work within our behaviour change step care model. The health and wellbeing coach will support service users to achieve sexual health and wider health gains objectives as part of their holistic and person centred care plan. Your responsibilities will be to support the individual in accessing a range of initiatives within the service and assets based within the community. You will manage a case load of complex individuals and work effectively with partners to facilitate change to improve sexual and wider health objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have an excellent working knowledge around sexual health and health promotion, HIV, managing a caseload of complex individuals work to deadlines and achieve results against specific targets and goals. Also the candidate should have experience working with and supporting Clients who have a LD diagnosis or experience of supporting LD clients with behaviour issues, restricted communication such as non-verbal.

You’ll need to be computer literate, have the skills to multi-task and be able to bring a naturally positive disposition to our team. Possession of a relevant NVQ in social care is ideal as is the motivation to acquire a qualification.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point