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Community Link Worker (FTC, Part-Time)
Covering four GP practices across Dunbar and East Linton

Do you enjoy helping people? Are you looking for a role that is truly rewarding? Then we need you!

Together we can make a real difference to helping people in need.

We are currently looking for a Community Link Worker to join us on a fixed term contract until the end of March 2024.

Overview

Royal Voluntary Service are a well-known and respected charity which have been working across East Lothian for over 35 years, with services currently funded by East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership.

The Role

As a Community Link Worker, you will use a social prescribing approach to support people and identify issues that affect their ability to live well.

Based across the GP practices throughout Dunbar and East Linton, you will help people to identify personal outcomes and priorities they would like to address. You will aid them in overcoming any barriers and link them to local and national support services and activities.

You will begin by conducting 1-1 assessments which will involve a structured conversation allowing the person to open up and speak about the various barriers and issues they might be experiencing in their lives. You will also ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and health and safety guidance.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the existing GP practice teams
• Ensure a positive uptake of the service by linking in with key partners
• Compile a directory of organisations which can support the delivery of the Community Link Worker Service

Working Hours

This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week across three days, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2024.

About You

To join us as a Community Link Worker, you’ll need:

• Experience of working in partnership with local and statutory organisations
• Experience of service delivery co-ordination or project management level work
• Caseload management experience
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Experience of working within community learning and development, social work, health or another related field would be an advantage

A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial to your application, as would experience working in a primary care setting.

What you will get in return

We’re proud to be in the top 25 not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed. As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from the following:

• An hourly rate of £12.65 per hour
• 33 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• 6 weeks company sick pay
• A great pension scheme
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards and cashback website
• 24-hour access to online GPs
• Rewards scheme to claim money back for dental, optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to 6 face to face sessions built in
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Access to award winning e-learning and development
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

How to apply


Here at Royal Voluntary Service, we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be a charity that’s representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

Dates to bear in mind

The closing date for this role is the 23rd February 2023. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Social Prescribing Co-ordinator, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Social Prescribing Worker, Project Worker, Community Health Advisor, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Link Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Social Worker, Wellbeing Officer, or Social Prescribing Officer.