The overall aim of this role is to empower vulnerable groups within local communities to make positive choices regarding substance use including alcohol, that negatively impacts on sexual health and relationships. Focus on reducing the incidence of; sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies including teenage pregnancies, the transmission and late diagnosis of HIV are also core components., The post holder will:

Support service users to provide information and advice in relation to substance misuse which has an increased impact on risk of HIV and STI transmission.
Improve access and signpost to appropriate services for clients with substance misuse issues
Provide health promotion and risk reduction around substance misuse
Work within a defined SOP to see clients in a sexual health setting for time limited 1:1 work specifically around risk reduction and behaviour change
Work with Outreach teams for targeted local work within axess areas and ensure robust pathways in/out of specialist in-reach clinics.

1 Part time Charity / Voluntary jobs in Widnes, Halton