Community Links Worker, Falkirk - Cyrenians

Cyrenians
Cyrenians
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Falkirk, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Community Links Worker, Falkirk


Hours:21 hours per week


Salary:
£23,074-£25,802 pro rata, plus pension.


Location:
Falkirk


Status:
In the first instance post is funded 12 months from date of appointment


Closing Date: 12 noon on 13th March 2023


Do you want to utilise your skills to make a real difference to your local community?

An exciting opportunity to join our Community Links team to support people affected by socio-economic deprivation via local GP practices

About the project


The Community Links Worker programme aims to support people to live well by strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

It's funded by Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership's Integration Joint Board (IJB) and delivered in partnership with GP practices and the 3rd sector.


About the role


Working in select GP surgeries in Falkirk East (Grangemouth) and Falkirk Central you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in contact with the GP practice team.

Your role will be varied and you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local and national support services and activities.


About you

You will have a genuine interest in working with people


You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of deprivation.

You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations.


How we will support you
We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people.


You will be part of a small team, who will support you develop and grow in your role and have a supportive line manager.

You'll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.


Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 21 per week


Salary:
£23,074.00-£25,802.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Falkirk, FK1 5SQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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