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Street Fit Scotland
Street Fit Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC046638

Street Fit Scotland is a not-for-profit registered charity (SC046638) that delivers programmes of activities based on improving the health, fitness and well- being of individuals and groups. Our service is created alongside the people who engage with us by taking an inclusive and pro-active approach by continually asking evaluating and shaping the service activities around what activities people tell us they would like us to deliver. We support a variety of people who are vulnerably housed and are affected by or experiencing homelessness. We aim to reduce harmful behaviours and we are committed to supporting people who are affected by their use of dependence on alcohol/substances or any other issue they would like to work through. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, by improving lives, lifestyles and mental health as well as addressing long-term physical health needs. Our programme offers a variety of workshops that focus on peer support, group work, diet nutrition, confidence building raising self-esteem offering people to access a structured weekly programme of activities.
Current vacancies
Street Fit Scotland

(Drug and Alcohol) Link Worker

  • Full time
  • £25,794
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 5th June 2026

About Us

Street Fit Scotland (SFS) provides health, fitness, and wellbeing programmes for individuals and groups affected by or experiencing homelessness, including people experiencing addiction or affected by alcohol, drugs, and other dependencies.

We deliver a range of physical fitness and wellbeing sessions that focus on improving mental and physical health, reducing social isolation and loneliness, and supporting people to reconnect with mainstream society.

We are seeking a motivated, committed, enthusiastic, organised, and passionate individual to join our team as a Link Worker (Drug and Alcohol).

Purpose of the Role

The Link Worker will provide person-centred support to Street Fit Scotland members experiencing drug, alcohol, and wider health-related challenges. The postholder will work alongside members to increase access to support, strengthen wellbeing, and improve outcomes through a compassionate and harm reduction approach.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to SFS members experiencing drug, alcohol, and health-related issues.

• Building positive external relationships with partner agencies including housing, addiction, mental health, and wider support services to strengthen wraparound support.

• Managing referrals and signposting pathways.

• Developing support resources and innovative approaches to working alongside members using a person-centred approach.

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