At the core of this role, you will deliver community-based approaches to HIV prevention for migrant groups living in London.
You will be responsible for conducting outreach sessions in various locations across South London & directly testing people for HIV using rapid point of care tests.
Programme
This role is funded by the Gilead Sciences 'Zeroing In' project and will sit within the HIV Domain at METRO Charity. METRO provide a wide range HIV Prevention, HIV Support and Sexual health services. We provide non judgemental bespoke HIV Prevention and Sexual Health services targeted at marginalised community groups ensuring equity of access for diverse communities in London.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small team and make meaningful connections and impact working with different migrant groups across London. It will suit an applicant who is looking for a flexible schedule and can commit up to two days per week (14 hours) of their time. Shifts will be allocated in advance using a monthly rota.
Role
This post is for an outreach testing and support worker offering community based mobile HIV testing & information services focusing on providing services to migrants and other minority community groups predominantly in South London.
The post will suit someone that is wanting to work out and about in the local community, talking to people about a range of health issues, including their sexual health and HIV. You will work alongside a team leader & within a small team of outreach workers using our mobile testing bus to connect with communities in setting such as markets and high streets.
Main Tasks
1. Work in a small team providing two weekly mobile HIV testing clinics and street based outreach, offering 1-2-1 education about HIV and sexual health to migrant communities in South London.
2. You will work alongside our the mobile clinic, focusing on reaching migrants who are unaware of their HIV status and providing information and support to individuals living with HIV.
3. Build strong community connections, tailoring the service to different migrant groups, supporting them by facilitating access to clinical care, sexual health services, GPs, and other healthcare providers.
4. Collect and record data to support monitoring and evaluation and recommendations for improving the service.
Criteria being assessed by CV
1. Education relevant to the role
2. Training relevant to the role
3. Previous experience relevant to the role
4. Volunteering experience relevant to the role
In the application form, you will be asked to enter 6 criteria so the required number of boxes will appear. Respond to 1 criteria in each box and address each one in turn. Write clearly, giving concise information and examples that demonstrate your experience, knowledge and skills
Criteria being assessed by application
1. Flexible availability and desire to work within a front facing community setting with demonstrated experiences of working within a team environment.
2. An understanding of HIV/STI Prevention and Support methodologies
3. Understanding of the cultural, religious and societal barriers that may impact the sexual health health needs of migrants & other marginalised groups
4. Previous experience in providing Point of Care testing and supporting clients with basic HIV prevention strategies
5. Previous experience working in an outreach setting with clients from diverse backgrounds and ability to support clients by helping them access clinical care and directing them to sexual health services, GPs, and other healthcare providers
6. Previous experience in collecting and managing data
Further information about criteria, including the interview criteria, can be found in the guidance document.
This role closes on Monday, 5th January 2026 at 9am
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