The Community Links Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

The Community Link Worker (Maternity Cover) will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams (Gracemount, Liberton and Inch Park) in the South East locality of 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:

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.

Additional Requirements:The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Location:Hybrid home and office working. Minimum 2 days per week in the office. ECCAN’s offices are at 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH, approximately 10mins walk from Waverley rail station.

Responsible to ECCAN Network Lead

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) Community Climate Co-ordinator will be to contribute towards the delivery of ECCAN’s key outcomes and outputs as listed below (Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25). The post-holder will support community groups throughout Edinburgh to collaborate, network, and assist community groups in the design, development, and delivery of community-led climate action projects.

• ECCAN is in the process of launching themed sub-networks in Edinburgh and the role of the CCC will be to establish, enhance, and manage these networks in Year 1 of the post.
• ECCAN will deliver the Climate Ready South-East Scotland climate risk assessment for SNIFFER in 2024 -25 with the CCC role delivering the community-facing element of this delivery until January 2025.

In line with ECCAN's objectives and values, we are interested in hearing from candidates from under-represented backgrounds and identities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The post is fixed term until March 2025 with ambition to continue in year 2025-2026, subject to funding confirmation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support communities and community-based organisations in Edinburgh to deliver sustainable community-led climate action projects.
• Support the development of the sub-networks through attendance at events, hosting networking events both online and in person, and working within existing climate action network structures.
• Connect with a range of stakeholders and community-based networks on the benefits of community climate action, in conjunction with the Members & Events Lead.
• Assist groups throughout Edinburgh on the design, development, and delivery of projects by offering advice and support including funding applications to project planning.
• Support organisations to build their knowledge, skills, and capacity to address the climate emergency.
• Support the Members & Events Lead on a range of community climate action events.
• Support groups and communities to access a range of funding for climate action projects.
• Prepare literature and online content on the work of the Hub.
• Under the guidance of the Members & Events Lead, undertake Comms and PR work as outlined in the ECCAN Communication Strategy - including online content such as social media.
• Any other task as needed to fulfil the core aims of the Hub.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network is Edinburgh’s Climate Hub, The Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and one of a network of twentytwo Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking,

support, and encouragement of co-ordinated community-led climate action.

The Hub has been operating since March 2024 and is a membership organisation supporting diverse communities, community groups and individuals throughout Edinburgh.

The vision of the overall Hub Programme defined by Scottish Government is -

‘a network of climate action hubs providing a vehicle for communities to come together and engage in collective

climate action, supporting the just transition to net zero and climate resilient living, and driving wider change.’

Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25

• Local communities have the confidence and capacity to respond to the climate emergency. Local communities have the knowledge to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities have the skills to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities are making use of relevant climate emergency information and data.
• Broad collaboration and networking, ensuring the engagement is representative of the local community.
• Additional/strengthened partnerships, networks and collaborations are facilitated.
• Diverse and representative local communities are engaged in climate action, facilitated by the Hub including the targeting of previously unengaged communities.
• Increased community-level mitigation or adaptation/climate resilient actions.
• Local communities are supported by the Hub to implement climate mitigation, adaptation, or biodiversity actions.
• Additional funding is brought in for climate mitigation or adaptation purposes.
• Local communities are empowered to be involved in and influence policy and decision-making.
• Climate emergency is mainstreamed in local and regional plans and policies.
• Driving innovations or opportunities that have potential to benefit the wider community at a local or national level.
• Potential innovative climate actions or policies identified.
• Support for scoping or testing of innovative climate action or policy opportunities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Knowledge of climate change and the challenges that this poses to communities throughout Scotland.
• Experience in a community development role.
• Experience and knowledge of the structures that exist at community level across the third sector and the local authority.
• Extensive experience working with third sector and community groups.
• Strong digital communication skills including Office 365, Canva, WordPress, etc.

Qualities

• A strong team player with a pro-active attitude.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
• Passionate about climate change, biodiversity, climate justice and the empowerment and the power of communities.

Qualifications

A degree in a related subject relevant to climate would be desirable however evidence of work experience in the community sector will be given equal weighting.

Equal Opportunities

ECCAN values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. ECCAN makes

hiring decisions based solely on experience, skills, and the needs of the charity at the time. Please tell us if you have access needs for the recruitment process.

Over the past thirteen years, Edinburgh Garden Partners has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities.

By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

The position of Assistant EGP Community Coordinator is an exciting opportunity for a natural collaborator to join the organisation. Working alongside the EGP Community Coordinator, this role supports all administrative and practical aspects of the work undertaken by EGP. With a focus on recruiting and supporting volunteers and nurturing garden partnerships, this role offers a flexible and dynamic work environment. This role would suit someone comfortable working independently and as part of a small team. Enthusiasm for community engagement and gardening would be beneficial.

The role involves working closely with our EGP Community Coordinator and provides opportunities for learning and development in all aspects of the work of the charity, as well as opportunities to bring your own skills and experience.

This position is maternity cover, and is a fixed term contract for 1 year. There is flexibility for the successful candidate to work either 21 or 28 hours (3 or 4 days) a week, and to decide a working pattern in discussion with EGP. Some evening and weekend work will be required to cover volunteer events and training. EGP strives to be an employer that promotes the wellbeing of its staff: the postholder will receive the pro-rata equivalent of 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays, employer’s pension contribution, as well as opportunities for flexible working and training and development.

EGP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class and other protected characteristics and are committed to improving diversity amongst our staff, trustees and within our volunteer community. We encourage individuals from Black and ethnic minority communities, as well as those who identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role.

Organisational Profile:

The Village Centre is a vibrant community centre with over 100 groups using the buildings, and a busy café boasting delicious and affordable food daily. We exist in order to fulfil the needs of our local community by offering a safe and comfortable place for groups to meet, at affordable prices. The Village Centre is a place where all are welcome and all are valued. We strive to be a Centre for the Community, rather than a Community Centre, helping, serving, and equipping those in our local community to be live their best lives. Working in Partnership with East Mains Baptist Church, we offer a range of free courses and services, alongside our commercial groups meeting within our premises.

Job Purpose:

As the Centre Manager, the post holder is required to lead the team of café and support staff. To plan, coordinate, and direct a broad range of services that allow the organisation to operate efficiently and effectively.

The post holder will develop and underpin the services required to enable The Village Centre to provide a professional, relational, person-centred approach to serving the local community.

Support our information systems where appropriate, ensuring data integrity across the organisation, maintaining records with regards to volunteering, finance, bookings, payroll, and any other operational requirement.

The post holder will facilitate the room booking system, setting up rooms and co-ordinating catering requirements.

The post holder will drive a process of continuous improvement across all aspects of the business.

In addition, the post holder will attend meetings and networking events to promote the work of the organisation, and make good connections with other organisations.

Full job description can be downloaded below.