Targeted Lead Programme Delivery Worker - Sexual Health and Wellbeing

Hillingdon Council is looking for a Targeted Lead Programme Delivery Worker – Sexual Health and Wellbeing to join our Youth Offer service.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people by leading targeted interventions that promote positive outcomes, build resilience and reduce risks associated with sexual health and relationships.

Working as part of the Hillingdon Youth Offer, you will deliver education, prevention and targeted support programmes, helping young people make informed choices and develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive. You will also provide leadership and support to Programme Delivery Workers, ensuring high-quality services are delivered across the borough.

This post sits within the Sexual Health and Wellbeing Programmes (KISS Team), which provides a range of education, prevention and therapeutic interventions for children and young people where there are concerns relating to sexual health and relationships.

As a Lead Programme Delivery Worker, you will work within a small team of specialist practitioners delivering targeted services. You will have the opportunity to develop and deliver education and prevention programmes, including workshops, assemblies and community events for children and young people, parents and professionals. You will also provide one-to-one psychoeducational sessions to support young people in developing healthy relationships and improving their understanding of sexual health and wellbeing.

You Will:

• Lead the delivery of sexual health and relationships education, prevention and targeted intervention programmes.
• Work directly with children and young people through group work, outreach, detached and centre-based provision.
• Identify and engage young people who would benefit from additional support and early intervention.
• Support referrals to specialist and statutory services where appropriate.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, families and communities.
• Supervise and support Programme Delivery Workers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health services, youth justice, community organisations and other partners.
• Support the planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities.
• Ensure the voice of children and young people informs service design and delivery.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.

You will have:

• Knowledge and/or experience of sexual health and healthy relationships work.
• Experience working directly with children and young people in youth work, education, community or targeted support settings.
• Experience supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people, including those with complex or sensitive needs.
• Strong experience in community development and leadership.
• Experience managing, leading and supporting groups and individuals.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating both group and one-to-one interventions that are responsive to need.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and confidence in managing risk, disclosures and appropriate referrals.
• Experience delivering engaging sessions to a range of audiences, including small groups, one-to-one work and larger settings such as assemblies.
• The ability to design and adapt interventions to meet diverse needs, including SEND and culturally diverse communities.
• Experience using data, feedback and outcomes to evaluate impact and improve services.
• Strong leadership, initiative and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families and professionals.
• Strong organisational, recording and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly build, local partnerships and referral pathways.

You will also be:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Respectful, compassionate and understanding.
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent and able to respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of children, young people, partners and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• A varied and rewarding role within an established Youth Offer service.
• Ongoing training, development and support.
• Flexible working across a range of community settings.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

At Hillingdon, we are committed to helping children and young people achieve their full potential. Our Youth Offer provides high-quality support, opportunities and interventions that help young people build resilience, develop skills and create positive futures.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing