Community Link Worker

The Community Link Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. The Community Link Worker will be employed by Caring in Craigmillar and will work as part of two practice teams (Restalrig Park and Baronscourt) in North East Edinburgh, to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with the GP practice team. Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services. The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations. PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate., None specified

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CiC is a Registered Day Service for Older People, we encourage members to feel involved in their local community and socialise with their peers, we aim to make our members feel supported to continue to live independently and achieve positive outcomes. We provide day opportunities to help prevent social isolation and improve the quality of life for older people living with Dementia and long-term health issues, enabling members to live well in their own homes for as long as possible. We also operate the Phonelink Edinburgh Service which is a morning and evening check call service funded by the Health & Social Care Partnership. We offer Welfare Check and Medication Reminder calls to people living in Edinburgh aged 60 or over.