Looking for someone to help build and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base about services available to men both in Leeds and nationally. The role involves linking men to services that support their health, and guiding, encouraging, and supporting men to be involved in MHU work to benefit from it.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advocate for and champion men's health issues in Leeds.
* Engage directly with men and organizations through information provision, outreach, and advocacy.
* Support those most at risk of poor health outcomes, including men at higher risk of suicide (based on age, life and relationship factors, criminal justice connections) and men experiencing health inequalities (including LGBTQ+ men and men from Black and Minority Ethnic groups).
Additional Information:
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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily exclude candidates.
Although we are a registered sponsor, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Role Overview:
The Men's Health Unlocked (MHU) Partnership in Leeds includes Barca Leeds, Forum Central, Touchstone, and Space 2. It aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys in Leeds, contributing to better overall outcomes.
There will be three Men's Health Link Workers, each working in different areas of the city for different delivery partners. They will raise awareness of men's health issues, deliver awareness sessions, and develop networks of organizations to promote men's health. They will collaborate and support each other, with guidance from the Forum Central Men's Health Unlocked Project Manager and line management from their employing organization.
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