Education and Wellbeing Specialist

Brook; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in sexual health is seeking professionals to deliver impactful education and wellbeing interventions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with diverse groups, understanding of sexual and reproductive health, and hold at least 5 GCSEs. The role includes working in Bristol, with a fixed contract running until 31/03/2032. The charity offers a unique 4 Day Week program allowing for reduced hours without salary decrease, alongside competitive benefits including annual leave, sick pay, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 Day Week (20% hours less without salary decrease)

Annual leave – 28 days plus 8 bank holidays

Sick pay (up to 12 weeks fully paid)

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's.
• Demonstrable experience delivering education, health promotion, or outreach.
• Good understanding of sexual and reproductive health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic education interventions to young people and adults.
• Engage with underrepresented groups and provide inclusive support.
• Understand laws related to sexual and reproductive health.

Job description

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

Contract: Fixed contract (end date: 31/03/2032)

Location: Bristol

ApplicationTip:Ensure yoursupporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a range of dynamic and engaging education and wellbeing interventions to young people, adults and professionals on a wide range of topics including sexual health, reproductive health, relationships and wellbeing.

Based in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire

Possession of UK driving licence & access to a car

Minimum of 5 GCSE's

Demonstrable experience of delivering education, training, health promotion and/or outreach

Demonstrable experience working with young people/ or adults including vulnerable people or those at risk

Demonstrable experience working with and understanding the issues affecting underrepresented groups including vulnerable young people/adults, Black African and other BAME populations, MSM and LGBTQ and people with learning difficulties and disabilities

Good understanding of sexual and reproductive health, relationships and emotional well-being

Good understanding of the law, guidance and safeguarding issues relating to reproductive and sexual health

Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and the ability to interact with others inclusively

Excellent communication and presentation skills

To learn more about therole and person specification please read the attached 'role specification'.

About us

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.

Job responsibilities

We are 4 Day Week employer Purpose of the role

To deliver a range of dynamic and engaging education and wellbeing interventions to young people, adults and professionals on a wide range of topics including sexual health, reproductive health, relationships and wellbeing.

• Based in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire
• Possession of UK driving licence & access to a car
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's
• Demonstrable experience of delivering education, training, health promotion and/or outreach
• Demonstrable experience working with young people/ or adults including vulnerable people or those at risk
• Demonstrable experience working with and understanding the issues affecting underrepresented groups including vulnerable young people/adults, Black African and other BAME populations, MSM and LGBTQ and people with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Good understanding of sexual and reproductive health, relationships and emotional well-being
• Good understanding of the law, guidance and safeguarding issues relating to reproductive and sexual health
• Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and the ability to interact with others inclusively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

To learn more about therole and person specification please read the attached 'role specification'. About the role:

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Fixed contract (end date: 31/03/2032)
• Location: Bristol
• ApplicationTip:Ensure yoursupporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.

About Brook:

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.

Benefits of working for Brook:

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
• Cycle to Work up to £1k
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long service awards
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

Person Specification

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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.