Community Link Worker - Isle of Bute

We Are With You

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Job summary

We provide a mix of in person appointments from GP practices, home visits, meetings at community based venues and remote support via telephone or an online platform.

Main duties of the job

Our Community Link Workers are uniquely placed third sector workers operating within GP Practices. We bring a unique skill set and a third sector perspective that complements the work of the multidisciplinary primary care team. Through 1:1 appointments, using evidence based interventions and small group work we help people change their lives for the better. It is all about getting the right support to people at the right time.

About us

At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,814 to £26,814 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-51276-00

Job locations

Rothesay

Skelmorlie

PA20 9JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Community Link Worker to join our service covering the Isle of Bute and working from Rothesay Health Center. This is a 22.5 hour/week post:

15 hours/week will based in Rothesay Health Center

7.5 hours/week will be providing remote Link Community Link work either from home or from our nearest With You base depending on your location

Some travel across Argyll and Bute to meet the needs of the service will be required. With You's, Argyll and Bute Community Links has been running in 12 GP practices since December 2021. We have had great success in establishing this service and we are now looking to grow our fantastic team to offer support to more people living in remote rural areas of Argyll and Bute. You can find out more about our successful service here: nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/spgpe4pu/community-link-working-clw-overview_final.pdf

You will need an independent approach to your work and the ability to network and connect with services, locally and nationally. You will need to understand the impact of rurality on health inequalities and have demonstrable skills in working with people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You will be confident in working with communities to understand local needs.

Common reasons for referral to our service include low level mental health difficulties, problems with housing, poverty, relationships and bereavement. You can expect a comprehensive induction and training, alongside the support of an experienced team to support you in understanding your role. Our team covers the whole of Argyll and Bute, you will have monthly 1-1 support, 6 weekly reflective practice sessions and team meetings online and in person. We have a supportive team culture and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!

Additional Information

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please do apply if you feel you meet the criteria but would like to discuss working hours. You can contact Rachel McLean, tel: 07855 167 421 for more information.

Diversity Statement

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Community Link Worker to join our service covering the Isle of Bute and working from Rothesay Health Center. This is a 22.5 hour/week post:

15 hours/week will based in Rothesay Health Center

7.5 hours/week will be providing remote Link Community Link work either from home or from our nearest With You base depending on your location

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!

Additional Information

Diversity Statement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS/PVG check.

Desirable

Ideally you will also hold SVQ level 3 Social Services and Healthcare or equivalent but this is not essential.

Experience

Essential

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge and experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances including mental health difficulties
Ability to work in a structured service, to follow a service model and collect information about the impact of the service
Extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis, including the ability to learn and use recognised therapeutic techniques
Knowledge about the impact of poverty and health inequalities on health and wellbeing
Ability to establish professional relationships with multiple stakeholders; i.e. GP Practice teams, Social Work, Mental Health Services and Money Advice Services
Evidence of creating and maintaining community connections and networking abilities
Experience of working independently, whilst upholding the policy and procedures of the organisation
Ability to organise own workload and appointment system and use time efficiently to deliver a targeted number of appointments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS/PVG check.

Desirable

Ideally you will also hold SVQ level 3 Social Services and Healthcare or equivalent but this is not essential.

Experience

Essential

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge and experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances including mental health difficulties
Ability to work in a structured service, to follow a service model and collect information about the impact of the service
Extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis, including the ability to learn and use recognised therapeutic techniques
Knowledge about the impact of poverty and health inequalities on health and wellbeing
Ability to establish professional relationships with multiple stakeholders; i.e. GP Practice teams, Social Work, Mental Health Services and Money Advice Services
Evidence of creating and maintaining community connections and networking abilities
Experience of working independently, whilst upholding the policy and procedures of the organisation
Ability to organise own workload and appointment system and use time efficiently to deliver a targeted number of appointments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.