Men's Health Link Worker

What will the role look like?

The Men’s Health Unlocked (MHU) Partnership in Leeds consists of Barca Leeds, Forum Central, Touchstone, Space 2. It is recognised nationally as a ground-breaking piece of work which aims to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes for all men and boys in Leeds which will contribute to better outcomes for all.

In order to deliver this work there will be three Men’s Health Link Workers, who will work for one of the three delivery partners, each in different areas of the city. The link worker will raise awareness of Men's Health issues, through networking across an area, delivering men's health awareness sessions, developing networks of organisations that can raise awareness of Men's Health.

They will work collaboratively and support each other in delivering the outcomes in their geographic area.

They will be supported by the Forum Central Men’s Health Unlocked Project Manager, and line managed by their employing organisation.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone to help build and maintain a comprehensive base of knowledge about the services available to men both in Leeds and nationally. To link men to services that will support their health and to guide, encourage and support men to be included in MHU work and to benefit from it.

The successful candidate will advocate for and champion men’s health issues in Leeds. Directly engaging both men and organisations, through the provision of information, outreach and advocacy. Specifically focuses on supporting those most at risk of poor health outcomes. this includes men known to be at higher risk of suicide (for example by age, life and relationship factors, connections to the criminal justice system) and men experiencing health inequalities (including LGBQT+ men and those from Black and Minority Ethnic groups)

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A copy of our competency framework can be found here.

All our roles are subject to funding.  For further information and guidance when applying, please have a look at our information for applicants guide.

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please note that although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this job role.