Sexual Health Prevention Worker

Locala Health & Wellbeing; Leigh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health organization is seeking a Sexual Health Prevention Worker in Wigan and Leigh. The role involves promoting positive sexual health through outreach and education for young people and vulnerable groups. Applicants must have a driving license and experience in sexual health promotion. This position offers a permanent contract with flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting positive sexual health.
• Full driving license required.
• Ability to work with young people and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive sexual health across all ages.
• Lead on the C card scheme and condom distribution.
• Support schools in sexual health education.

Skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of sexual health education

Digital messaging skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Locala sexual health services are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the outreach and prevention element of the sexual health service. As an excellent opportunity has arisen, as we extend our outreach and prevention provision across the Wigan and Leigh district, for a sexual health prevention worker to actively promote positive sexual health across all ages with targeted interventions for young people and vulnerable groups including young people with learning disabilities and Autism. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with key partners, working closely with sexual health/PHSE champions and leads ensuring sexual health promotion is available at every opportunity. Supporting the RSE delivery, and attending festivals and events to support the delivery of positive sexual health campaigns are key to the role. You will be required to lead on the C card scheme and condom distribution for young people under 25 and work innovatively to share key prevention messages including the use of digital platforms, whilst supporting schools and colleges in promoting positive sexual health education.

A Full Driving Licence Is Required.

Job Details

Job Role: Sexual Health Prevention Worker

Band 4

Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week

Location: Wigan and Leigh

Requirements

You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with key partners, work with sexual health/PHSE champions and leads, and promote sexual health at opportunities. The role involves leading on the C card scheme, digital prevention messaging, and supporting schools and colleges in positive sexual health education.

Additional Information

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For full details of the role please see the Job Description & Person Specification

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date: 29 September 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications. Previous applicants need not apply.

About Us

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and invite disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria to the assessment process.

Benefits

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working where possible.
• Generous pension - We offer a defined contribution pension scheme with matched contributions up to 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - You and a friend/relative may be eligible for a reward of £500 each after successful start.