Jobs in Colinton & Fairmilehead, Edinburgh

The Community Link Worker programme, funded Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the third sector organisations to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

The Community Link Worker will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams (St Leonard’s, Braefoot and Ratho) in Edinburgh to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical support 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.

About Us:

About Us:

The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust is a successful and widely respected independent charity that

undertakes community-based environmental projects, working with partners to improve the quality and

accessibility of greenspaces in and around Scotland’s capital city. We believe that quality local greenspaces can

have a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly those living in disadvantaged

areas.

Male Personal Assistant required to support disabled man at home.

The post

Your role will be to assist me in my home life and other activities. This will include all personal care and a range of domestic and social tasks.

About me

I am an experienced PA employer and have been employing my own staff for twelve years. I have cerebral palsy, which affects the use of my limbs. I can walk short distances with the aid of my stick and assistance from a PA. However, I generally use a power chair when out and about for mobility purposes.

Personal qualities

I am looking for someone who is reliable and enthusiastic. Somebody open-minded with a sense of humor You will be required to drive my Motability vehicle ,you must be over 25 to do this. UK driver’s licence is therefore required

Hours and rate of pay

The post is for 15-20 hours per week,(more hours will be available). You will be working Mon-Fri. Shifts will be 3 or 4 hours per day either depending on my needs that day. More hours also available to cover holidays and illness. Flexibility will be required.

The rate of pay is £13.65 per hour

The post will be offered based on the completion of paid trial shift(s), this will be confirmed at interview.