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Social Link Worker

  • Part time
  • £31,850 pro-rata
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 13th March 2023


  • Advertised from 27th February 2023
  • Part time post 20 hours per week (Worked over 3-4 days). £18,200 (based on £31,850 full time equivalent) The post is funded until 31 December 2023. We particularly welcome applications from freelance contractors, who would be in a position to start as soon as possible.

Role

Responsible for Identifying and attracting older people to DNC to take part in activities and develop opportunities for older people.

What makes us who we are Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre is a charity based in Drylaw, Edinburgh. We run projects that build people’s confidence and help them to achieve positive changes within their community. Currently we run Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, a supported community gardening scheme, and several community groups and a youth work programme.

Our charitable aims and objectives are:

  • to develop the capacity and skills of people living in socially and economically disadvantaged areas in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to create active, flourishing communities

and

  • to run a community centre, primarily for the benefit of the Drylaw, Telford and other communities in North Edinburgh.

What a Social Link Worker does

You will run at least four new older people’s groups per week and ensure people are not socially isolated and can socialise in the warmth and safety of DNC for circa 12 hours per week. You will also recruit volunteers to contribute to the running of these groups and encourage older community members to make connections and friendships in the community. These groups will offer a warm meal, a warm and welcoming space and provide opportunities for older people to access support and advice services.

You are a problem solver whose attention to detail is as strong as your appreciation of the bigger picture. With great communication skills you will be able to interact with a variety of stakeholders whilst continually prioritising centre needs with wider organisational objectives.

To discuss this post please contact Jason Whitefield - info@drylawnc.org.uk, or call 07305 097 731.

Application notes

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: Chairperson, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67b Groathill Road North, Edinburgh EH4 2SA. Email info@drylawnc.org.uk

Closing date: 13 March 2023


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