Jobs in Paisley Northwest, Renfrewshire

Our team in Renfrewshire are recruiting for a Community Links Worker, to join them in providing high quality care to a diverse client group. As a Community Links Worker, you will be at the forefront of helping people in Renfrewshire to improve their health and wellbeing. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Community Link Workers are uniquely placed third sector workers operating within GP Practices in areas of high deprivation, where people are experiencing health inequalities. We work with the entire patient population aged 18 and above. Through 1:1 support appointments 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. This role is for you if you really care, are very proactive, are great at making community connections and love working with people to find solutions.

Whilst we are not medical staff, we bring a unique skill set and a third sector perspective that complements the work of the multidisciplinary team in the GP Practice. We support people to tackle their health and wellbeing problems and connect with community support services. Common reasons for referral to our service include low level mental health difficulties, problems with housing, poverty, relationships and bereavement.

This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.

This position is based in Paisley but travel will be required throughout Renfrewshire. Working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, 30 - 37.5 hours per week.

This a fixed term opportunity until 30/06/2024.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Our four services within Renfrewshire focus on supporting a variety of different age groups. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk