Men’s Health Unlocked Link Worker Vacancy

Men’s Health Unlocked is recruiting for a Men’s Health Link Worker, who will work for Barca (West Leeds). The Men’s Health Unlocked (MHU) Partnership in Leeds consists of Barca Leeds, Forum Central, Touchstone, and 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.

What will the role look like?

There are three Men’s Health Link Workers, each working in a different area of the city and managed by one of the delivery partners. 

The link worker will raise awareness of Men’s Health issues, through networking across an area, delivering men’s health awareness sessions, and developing networks of organisations that can raise awareness of Men’s Health.

They will work collaboratively and support one another in delivering outcomes in their respective geographic areas.

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)

Visit the Barca Leeds website for the details and how to apply: Men’s Health Link Worker | Barca Leeds

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 25 August 2025

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 3 September, 2025