Job title and organisation: Peer Navigator - BHA For Equality
Salary: £30,559 per annum pro rat, Actual £24,447.20 (NJC Point 18)
Hours: 28
Contract: Fixed term (with potential for extension)
Location: Leeds (with travel to Wakefield and surrounding areas)
Closing Date: Wednesday 24 September
Are you passionate about using your lived experience to make a real difference in people’s lives?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new, innovative peer support service helping people newly diagnosed with HIV and/or Hepatitis C (HCV) across Leeds and Wakefield.
BHA for Equality is a leading health and social care charity, committed to challenging health inequalities and improving wellbeing in marginalised communities. We’re proud to work in partnership with The Hepatitis C Trust on this groundbreaking project.
About the Role
As a Peer Navigator, you'll draw on your own lived experience of HIV and/or HCV to provide compassionate, one-to-one support to people at the point of diagnosis or re-engagement via Emergency Departments. You will offer practical advice, emotional support, and referrals to additional services, helping people feel seen, heard and empowered.
You’ll also play a key role in building a team of peer mentors, creating a strong, supportive network across clinical and community settings.
You will need:
- Lived experience of HIV and/or HCV
- Experience of working with people from marginalised communities and people who experience multiple disadvantage
- Be solution focused and proactive, with excellent communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with service users, volunteers and other professionals.
- Knowledge of the welfare, housing and support systems available across Leeds and Wakefield
The role will involve:
- Working co-productively with people living with or affected by HIV and/or HCV in Leeds and the Wakefield district.
- Focusing on outcomes, building resilience and giving people the skills and tools, they need to self-manage.
- Ensuring that all services delivered are easy to access, understandable and easy to navigate.
- Delivering high quality support, using insight to continuously improve how we work.
- Advocacy and liaison with other providers across Leeds and Wakefield.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes for people living with HIV and/or HCV.
- Working in accordance with BHA’s policies and procedures
Why Join BHA for Equality?
We’re a small but impactful charity that values lived experience, inclusivity, and innovation. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about the communities we serve.
We offer:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (including income protection support)
How to Apply
For an informal chat about the role, contact Pesha Thornton at pesha@thebha.org.uk.
To apply, complete the Application Form available on our website BHA - Work for us and email it to recruitment@thebha.org.uk.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 24th September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 1st October 2025
Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.
We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of HIV and/or HCV, and individuals from Black, Asian, and other minoritised communities.
Let’s work together to create healthier futures for everyone.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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