Location:
Catford, London Contract:
Fixed-term for 18 months with a view to extend depending on performance. Working hours:
Monday to Friday 37 hours working pattern to be discussed at interview. About Us Waythrough is a leading organization specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and related services. At
Insight Lewisham , we provide free, confidential support for young people under 25, focusing on substance use, sexual health, and relationships. We are a high-performing Young People’s Substance Misuse Service and have recently won the C-Card contract for Lewisham. We’re looking for a dynamic
Lead Sexual Health Worker
to join our team. This outward-facing role involves collaborating with sexual health services, pharmacies, colleges, universities, and other community partners to ensure accessible, high-quality sexual health services for young people across Lewisham. What You’ll Do
As Lead Sexual Health Worker, you will: Drive the delivery of Lewisham’s C-Card Scheme, managing registration on Therapy Audit, condom distribution, and repeat engagement. Train and mentor professionals across sectors on sexual health topics and C-Card processes. Foster partnerships with schools, colleges, youth hubs, and community organizations to expand service reach. Deliver relatable yet clinically accurate workshops on sexual health, including contraception, consent, and healthy relationships. Monitor data, generate reports, and present insights to commissioners and stakeholders. Design outreach initiatives for key events (e.g., fresher’s fairs, World AIDS Day) to enhance service visibility. Ensure robust safeguarding measures, applying Fraser and Gillick competencies. About You
You’ll be an expert in sexual health with a genuine understanding of young people and current trends. You’ll bring: A relevant qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Youth Work, or a related field. Proven experience leading health promotion or youth-focused programs. Exceptional communication skills to engage diverse audiences in meaningful ways. Strong data management skills to monitor KPIs and produce high-quality reports. The ability to work independently, achieving targets and making strategic decisions. **Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive excess applications for the position** What We Offer
We prioritise the well-being of our workforce and offer flexible working opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance. In return for your invaluable contributions to Waythrough, we provide a range of benefits designed to enhance the lives of our team members. Generous annual leave entitlement:
27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk Applications Close Date:
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