BANK Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officer

BANK Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officer - Band 4

£32,199 - £34,876 Inc HCAS pro rata per annum Inc HCAS pro rata per annum (hrly) Based on the number of hrs worked and paid weekly

Bromley Healthcare has provided relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) to secondary schools in Bromley for over 10 years.

This role involves delivery of the Your Choice Your Voice 9 RSHE programme to year 9 pupils across the Bromley and Bexley boroughs. The programme is delivered alongside other Relationship, Sex and Health Education Officers and a member of staff from the local Substance Misuse Agency.

The post holder will deliver education across a number of relationship and sexual health related topics, including healthy relationships, child sexual exploitation, body image, pregnancy, abortion, contraception and STIs.

There will be a requirement for the postholder to transport/handle equipment and materials for sessions requiring light physical effort.

The postholder may be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances e.g. safeguarding concerns, on an occasional to frequent basis.

There is a requirement to travel across the Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.

The post-holder will be required to deliver the prescribed Your Choice Your Voice (YCYV) RSHE sessions to Year 9 pupils in secondary schools across Bromley and Bexley boroughs. The programme is evaluated and therefore gathering feedback from teachers and pupils is important.

Each year the programme content is assessed and developed. The post holder would be expected to participate in this proposing improvements to our current approach and policy. Maintaining knowledge by keeping up to date with research, policies and guidance relating to RSHE as well as ongoing professional development and training is a requirement of the role.

Working within a pressurised environment with constant interruptions while maintaining professional standards in relation to communication with young people will be required.

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Please refer to the Job description & person specification attached for further details of the vacancy.

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE level qualification
• Some sexual health training or relevant experience (previous delivery of sessions with young people in schools or the community, ACET, Sex Education Forum or previous FPA training)
• PSHE delivery trained

• Proficient with mobile/remote working e.g. laptop, tablet, smartphone

• Experience of supporting and/or delivering RSHE interventions
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience/knowledge of recognising and following up on safeguarding concerns
• Experience of working as part of a team

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to present sensitive and occasionally contentious subjects with clarity, empathy and compassion
• Ability to manage barriers to understanding and acceptance for a diverse audience
• UK driving License & access to a vehicle for work purposes or access to local transport systems to travel across Bromley and Bexley
• Sound understanding of responsibilities and scope of role, including escalation and referral
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload
• Worked as part of a public health provider team

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,199 to £34,876 a year

Inc HCAS pro rata per annum