At a Glance
- Tasks: Support others on their recovery journey by sharing your lived experience of HIV.
- Company: Join a compassionate organisation dedicated to empowering communities affected by HIV.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to influence positive change in London boroughs.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while using your own experiences to inspire hope.
- Qualifications: Lived experience of HIV recovery and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The role of HIV Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery after their own HIV diagnosis. It is essential that Peer Support workers demonstrate a willingness to professionally use their lived experience to support the recovery journey of others and as such should be comfortable to share their status with clients, colleagues and external agencies.
Spectra’s HIV Peer Support Worker will facilitate and support promotion of HIV peer support in commissioned London boroughs. The postholder will deliver HIV support programming, providing knowledge and skills, and empowering individuals to access the support that they need.
Because this is a peer-focused service, we particularly value applicants who bring relevant lived experience, or strong understanding of the issues and barriers faced by the communities this role supports.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews commencing. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early application.
