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.

Help shape the future of Edinburgh’s greenspaces

What would Edinburgh and the Lothians look like if everyone could access quality greenspaces that support their health and wellbeing?

That’s the ambition behind the work of Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT).

For more than 30 years, we’ve been working with communities and partners to create and improve greenspaces across the region – delivering practical projects that benefit people and nature, support biodiversity and climate resilience, and help people connect with their local environment.

We’re now looking for up to five new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help shape the next chapter of ELGT.

Bring your experience. Make a difference.

We’re looking for people who can bring experience, insight and constructive challenge to our Board, and who share our commitment to the role greenspaces can play in creating healthier, more connected communities and a better environment.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in

1. Finance & Financial Sustainability

Financial management, accounting, audit, governance, risk and financial sustainability.

2. Strategic Fundraising & Income Generation

Fundraising strategy, securing investment and developing sustainable income.

3. Biodiversity, Woodland & Nature

Biodiversity, woodland management, nature restoration and environmental policy

4. Organisational Change & People

Understanding how organisational strategy, change and workforce decisions affect people, organisational capability and long-term sustainability.

These are our current priority areas, but they aren’t the only things we value. If you bring different experience, perspectives or skills and share our commitment to ELGT’s vision, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need previous Board experience. We’ll provide a full induction and support you to contribute effectively as a Director and Trustee.

The role is unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed, and involves around half a day a month on average including four Board meetings a year, the AGM and some additional supporting activity.