Community Development Worker Gay Bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM)

THE ROLE (30 Hours Per Week)

• Hitting the ground – conducting outreach across Rotherham’s physical and virtual spaces, scanning venues, events, and online apps where gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) meet.
• Going where the action is – carrying out vital outreach in public sex environments (PSEs) and sex-on-premises venues (including male-only spaces like saunas and public toilets) to assess needs and promote safety.
• Delivering health interventions – providing community-based HIV and syphilis point-of-care testing (POCT) along with chlamydia screening directly to target groups.
• Distributing life-saving resources – ensuring condoms, lube, and accurate sexual health information are easily accessible face-to-face, online, and over the phone.
• Building community and capacity – establishing new groups, running safer sex and drug use (Chemsex) workshops, and delivering targeted training to external professionals.
• Empowering the team – recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers and sessional outreach workers to scale the project’s impact.
• This role demands flexibility. Regular evening and weekend work is required to meet the community when and where they gather.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE FIGHT

• Knows the community intuitively – understands the social scenes, behaviours, and distinct needs of GBMSM populations.
• Is a fearless, proactive communicator – comfortable entering male-only environments to engage men confidently, respectfully, and without judgment.
• Has a passion for public health – genuinely cares about reducing HIV/STI transmission rates, preventing late diagnoses, and tackling sexual health inequalities.
• Thrives on collaboration – enjoys working alongside volunteers, sessional staff, and external partner agencies to hit project targets.
• Is detail-obsessed and reliable – accurate tracking and data monitoring matter when evaluating interventions and keeping people safe

THE REWARDS

• Salary: NJC scale 6 (points 18–22), £31,537 – £33,699 pro rata per annum (for 30 hours/week).
• Workplace pension: 5% employer contribution paid into a stakeholder pension.
• Meaningful work: Every test delivered, resource distributed, and conversation had directly impacts public health and saves lives in Rotherham.
• Supportive culture: You’ll be part of an established team that has your back and celebrates your wins.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature of the outreach environments, this post is open to male applicants only.
• DBS Check: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred lists check.
• Contract & Location: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027, based in Rotherham with travel required across sites.
• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is required