Youth Worker - Sexual Health | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L7 8TF |
| Cwmni: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7763477/287-RMED-39-26 |
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Job Advert Sexual Health Education Practitioner (Youth & Schools Focus)
axess Sexual Health are seeking a motivated Sexual Health Education Practitioner to deliver high-quality, inclusive sexual health education programmes to young people as part of a small team comprising staff with a background of teaching, social work and youth work. The overall aim of this role is to empower young people (aged 19 and under) to make positive choices regarding their sexual health and relationships. You will be competent in working with young people and professionals and be comfortable discussing sensitive topics in a clear, non-judgemental way.
In axess, we provide an integrated and innovative approach to sexual health through combining expertise in contraception & reproductive health, STIs & HIV, system leadership, digital health & postal testing. The service has a mobile clinic that can be adapted for use in health promotion, outreach activity and community events.
This role involves engaging diverse audiences, promoting healthy relationships, and supporting informed, safe decision-making around sexual health. You will work in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, youth centres, and community venues, delivering approved interactive sessions that are inclusive, evidence-based, and age-appropriate.
The postholder will have comprehensive understanding of young people’s sexual health and be required to work as an accountable practitioner often working flexibly on their own in community settings, making decisions according to policy and protocol.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver sexual health education programmes covering topics such as consent, relationships, contraception, STIs, online safety and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of different age groups, cultures, abilities and learning styles
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, youth services, and community partners
• Create safe, inclusive, respectful spaces for discussion and learning
• Monitor attendance, evaluate sessions, and contribute to programme monitoring and reporting
• Represent the organisation professionally at events and meetings
• Develop and implement action plans that support sexual health
improvement for young people, particularly in areas of need.
· Follow safeguarding policies and refer concerns appropriately
· Maintain accurate records and contribute to service learning and improvement
What We’re Looking For
• Experience of working with children and young people in education, youth or community settings
• Confidence in delivering group-based sessions and facilitating discussion on sensitive topics
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to work flexibly, including independent and outreach-based working across 7 days with possible evenings.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026