Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) Training Specialist (Band 6) An opportunity has arisen to join Croydon Health Services' award-winning Young People's Sexual Health Service. The successful candidate will work within this dynamic team delivering high-quality sex and relationships education (SRE) to young people within college, school, and non-school settings across the borough of Croydon. You will be required to deliver a variety of specialist training courses to the local workforce as part of the Public Health training programme and offer guidance and support on SRE issues. The post holder will be required to take a lead role in the delivery of outreach activities and to support local sexual health campaigns. This post requires a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who can work autonomously with a range of stakeholders. You will need to be flexible as the role involves some early starts and occasional evening and weekend work. You will have a proven track record in: Working in the field of SRE and Sexual Health Working with a range of young people on sexual health issues Delivering training to professionals. Please note that the role will include driving the Sexual Health outreach van and a clean UK driving licence is required. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a wide range of universal and targeted prevention, education, and support initiatives. This post will aim to contribute to reducing the number of teenage conceptions through preventative targeted support for young people who are considered at greater risk of teenage pregnancy and poor sexual health. It will improve the capacity of local partners through the delivery of specialist RSE support and training. Qualifications/Education/Training
Relevant professional qualification e.g. nursing, social work, youth work, or teaching. Educated to degree level Master's in Public Health Able to demonstrate an understanding of national policies pertaining to sexual health e.g. Teenage Pregnancy and sexual health strategies Knowledge and understanding of current issues relating to young people's sexual health Able to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of best practice in the development and delivery of local and national programmes Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of safeguarding issues including requirements and processes Demonstrates the ability to communicate/influence/negotiate sensitive information within a variety of settings. Able to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of cultural and other inclusion issues. Able to demonstrate the ability to confidently communicate complex issues to differing audiences e.g. professionals, young people. Experience
Previous work in the field of RSE and/or sexual health Experience of working with young people on RSE issues Experience of providing support/advice to vulnerable young people e.g. CLA, NEET Experience of planning and delivering training Demonstrates experience of successful partnership working with multiple agencies e.g. statutory, voluntary organisations Direct experience of working within school or college settings Previous work within multi-cultural settings Experience of a range of consultative techniques Skills/Abilities
Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance. Ability to manage own time, to prioritise and manage own workload Ability to work on own initiative as well as work as an effective team member Able to write clear and concise reports Able to demonstrate analytical and research skills Moderate level computer literacy i.e. able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel Ability to travel throughout the borough in order to conduct professional duties Ability to work flexibly on occasions when necessary e.g. evenings/weekends A full clean UK driving licence in order to drive the Sexual Health outreach vehicle Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
199-NN-6839345-MT
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