Sex Worker Outreach Practitioner
Working hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday with approximately one evening outreach shift per month (7:30pm-10:30pm).
Location: This is an outreach role therefore will be citywide, however the base location will be Armley or Kirkgate, depending on preference.
About the role...
We are seeking a practitioner to join our pioneering Sex Worker Outreach Team within our dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
This role offers a profound opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on supporting individuals engaged in or at risk of engaging in sex work. The essence of this role is to reach, support, engage, and provide choices to individuals, employing a comprehensive and empathetic approach to address both immediate needs and the underlying challenges faced by this community.
As a new role we are looking for someone who can work flexibly and creatively to support vulnerable adults. Evening work will be a part of the role, on a rota basis, to allow for everyone who needs the service to be reached.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Outreach: Implement proactive, outreach-based strategies to engage with individuals involved in sex work. Emphasize the importance of reaching out to those who may not traditionally seek help, breaking down barriers to engagement through a non-judgmental and persistent approach.
- Holistic Support: Champion a holistic, flexible, and trauma-informed service delivery model that acknowledges the complex socio-economic challenges, stigma, and discrimination faced by sex workers. Encourage a service ethos that seeks to understand and address the multifaceted nature of individuals’ experiences.
- Partnership Collaboration: Foster strategic alliances with a broad spectrum of city-wide services, including sex worker charities, domestic abuse agencies, homelessness prevention initiatives, and substance misuse specialists. Collaborate to enhance safety, reduce risks associated with sex work and substance use, and improve overall health and social outcomes.
- Person-Centred Care: Ensure the delivery of tailored, person-centred, and wraparound support by working closely with key agencies. Offer comprehensive assessment and care plans that align with the specific needs and aspirations of each individual.
- Access to Recovery Services: Facilitate access to inpatient detoxification and residential rehabilitation services for those wishing to pursue recovery. Work to support individuals through their recovery journey, ensuring a seamless transition between services
About you...
Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, experience working with Sex Workers or in domestic violence, we welcome you to join our diverse team.
We believe that various experiences contribute to our mission of providing comprehensive support and care.
Ideally you will have some of the below experience to bring with you to Waythrough:
- Substance misuse background
- Mental health background
- Experience working with Sex Workers
- Experience working with those affected by domestic violence
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent)
To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role however starting salaries will be based on experience, therefore may not necessarily start from the bottom of the pay scale advertised.
Who are we…
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you…
🏖️ 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 (Formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
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.
