HIV Care Engagement Peer Coach

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists in London is recruiting an Engagement Peer Support Coordinator to support people living with HIV in North West London. The role is part-time (24.5 hours per week) on a 12-month contract, offering meaningful peer-led outreach and home/community-based support.

You will engage clients through calls, texts, and visits, build person-centred relationships, and work with health and community partners to reconnect individuals with appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Must have lived with HIV for at least two years and be open about status.
• Strong understanding of the social, economic and psychological issues affecting people living with HIV.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Collaborative and reflective approach to peer-led work.

Responsibilities

• Contact and engage people living with HIV by phone, text, email and community outreach.
• Carry out home visits and community-based support where appropriate.
• Build trusting, person-centred relationships with clients.
• Assess individual needs and co-create wellbeing plans.
• Provide advocacy and support clients to attend appointments.
• Signpost and refer to health, welfare, housing and immigration services.
• Support clients with hardship grants and relevant referrals.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and monitor client progress.
• Work closely with NHS clinical teams, peer workers and community partners.
• Attend meetings, supervision and relevant training.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Documentation/record-keeping

Job description

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists in London is recruiting an Engagement Peer Support Coordinator to support people living with HIV in North West London. The role is part-time (24.5 hours per week) on a 12-month contract, offering meaningful peer-led outreach and home/community-based support.

You will engage clients through calls, texts, and visits, build person-centred relationships, and work with health and community partners to reconnect individuals with appropriate services.