Job title: Peer Digital Inclusion Coach (LinkLiving Self Help Services)
Fixed Term for 1 year (due to funding)
Location: This post is based at LinkLiving’s Kirkcaldy office.
Hours of Work: 20 per week (over 3 days, Monday to Friday, days to be agreed)
Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?
At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:
LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:
The Service
The service aims to support people facing mental health challenges to develop the skills and confidence to access online digital therapies, thereby increasing the scope of support available to them. The Peer Digital Inclusion Coaches will support individuals to identify barriers, develop their digital skills and knowledge to access services, combat social isolation, and improve digital life skills.
The Job
The Peer Digital Inclusion Coach will use their own personal experiences of managing mental health and recovery (either personal experience or experience of caring for someone), alongside an interest in digital tools and basic IT skills to support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues to understand and use digital tools (such as emails, websites and apps) in order to reach their own health goals.
Through the provision of up to six 1:1 digital support sessions people will be supported to understand the range of digital therapies available to them, the benefits of these therapies and how to access these. Support will be tailored to meet the needs of each individual and is likely to include learning basic digital skills (using different platforms including websites and apps) as well as increasing confidence in the navigation of digital therapy resources. The PDIC will also be responsible for facilitating the setting up and delivery of peer digital support groups to enable people further develop their digital skills whilst increasing their natural support networks.
With the Service Manager and partners in the Digital Psychological Therapies Team (NHS Fife) they will participate in communities of learning to share best practice and broaden the reach of digital therapies for this client group. They will work with NHS colleagues to participate in an evaluation report at the end of the project which will inform the delivery of digital therapy support going forward.
About You
Are you educated to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent, or do you have relevant experience? Your lived experience with mental health, coupled with your adeptness with digital tools, makes you an ideal candidate.
You're committed to mental health self-help resources and excel in building positive, equal relationships using a person-centered approach. Your proactive, calm demeanor allows you to manage risks and crises effectively.
With strong communication skills and empathy, you're sensitive to emotional and social needs, adept at collecting data, and maintaining records.
Your flexible, reliable nature, combined with being a car driver with access to a vehicle, makes you ready to contribute to our mission of promoting mental health and well-being.
For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us
This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.
Further Information
Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.
To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.linkliving.org.uk
If you’re thinking about working in adult social care, download the Guide to adult social care jobs in Scotland for in-depth information on everything you need to know to get started. In addition, you can enrol on a free, online 6 week part-time tutor-supported ‘Introduction to a Career in Social Care’ course. The course introduces the area of social care and can be a stepping-stone to employment or further training.
Closing Date: midnight on Monday 13 May 2024
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at our office in Kirkcaldy
How to Apply
To complete an application form, please click on the “Apply online” button below. Instructions on how to complete the form are at the top of the page.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the job information pack.
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job title: Support Worker (Fife Support Service)
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday (Saturday on a rota basis)
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values, this could be the role for you!
The Fife Visiting Support Services, Short Term Housing Support work with people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and temporary accommodation in the community throughout Fife to help them live independently, therefore access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.
The Fife Visiting Support Services, Long Term Care at Home work with people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and temporary accommodation in the community throughout Fife to help them live independently, therefore access to a car and a full driving licence are essential.
Short Term Housing Support
Support Workers in the Fife Support Services, Short Term Housing Support are responsible for delivering a housing support service for up to 6 months to enable people to sustain their tenancy and live as independently as possible in their own homes.
It is the Support Workers responsibility to develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of challenges, support them to cope in difficult times and enable them to live a good life. In doing so, to provide emotional, practical and social support to help people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.
As a Support Worker in this service, you will support and assist service users to achieve outcomes in the following areas –
Income Maximisation
Managing / Sustaining a Tenancy
Improved Independent Living Skills
Accessing Specialist Support
Reducing Isolation
Improved Mental Health & Wellbeing
Long Term Care at Home
Support Workers in the Fife Support Service, Long Term Care at Home are responsible for delivering a visiting care at home service to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes (which may include prompting of personal care and medication, where required, and help to enable people to develop practical household skills).
The post holder will provide emotional support, to assist people to take part in activities that matter to them and help them engage with their community to reduce social isolation.
As a Support Worker in this service, you will support and assist service users to maximise their income and benefits. This might involve liaising with other agencies that may be involved with the service user, advocating on their behalf and accessing professional help if required and appropriate. In addition, you will support service users to cope with the responsibilities of a tenancy and help them take responsibility for the safety of themselves and their home.
Successful applicants will be required to register with SSSC within 6 months of their start date.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 05 May 2024
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on a date to be confirmed at our office in Kirkcaldy
Job title: Assistant Project Worker (Older Persons Service)
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Our Older Persons' Service addresses loneliness and social isolation among older people through volunteer befriending, social cafes, and our Help to Stay at Home service.
The Older Persons Service promotes social inclusion opportunities for isolated and lonely vulnerable older people by providing 1:1 support in people’s own homes. The regular contact that this service will bring will make a real difference to an older person’s life. Older people will ideally benefit emotionally through shared interests and experiences with their matched staff member and also through practical assistance, such as help with transport to Health Services including GP, dentist and hospital appointments, collection of prescription, support to attend appointments, shopping trips and social outings.
The purpose of the job is to work closely with the project workers and volunteers to support the people who receive our services to become engaged and included within their communities.
You will have good computer skills and the ability to use technology efficiently to maintain and update records, combined with a knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting older people. The successful candidate will be able to work openly and honestly in a team setting and have an ability to prioritise their own caseload.
A valid driver's license and access to a car that can be used daily to travel between services as required is essential for this role.
Applications will be evaluated as they are received, with candidates meeting the specifications being invited for interview.
Job title: Support Worker (Edinburgh Mental Health Service)
Location: This post is based at LinkLiving’s Edinburgh office.
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday with weekend and evening work on a rota)
Our Edinburgh Mental Health Services is made up of five teams of support workers who provide visiting tenancy support across Edinburgh to people experiencing mental ill health. The service also has a Core and Cluster accommodation service which provides more intensive support to people who have spent time in long-term hospital care. Our support enables the people we work with to live as independently as possible in their own home and improve their mental and physical health.
We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Support Workers to join our team and improve the lives of people supported by our Edinburgh Mental Health Services.
In this role, you will be supported to work using a person centred and trauma informed approach and develop effective relationships with people affected by a range of mental health problems, supporting them to cope in difficult times and working towards recovery and a good life. You will provide emotional, practical and social support to enable people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.
This role involves the administration of medication to some of the individuals we support. Full training will be provided for this.
Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 28 April 2024
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 07 May 2024 at our office in Edinburgh
Electrical Qualified Supervisor
Location: This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office.
Hour of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract: Permanent.
The Role
At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
Link is looking for an Electrical Qualified Supervisor who is electrically qualified. The postholder will be responsible for the safety, technical standard and quality of electrical installation work completed under their supervision for Curb Property Maintenance & Sub-Contractors. The Electrical Qualified Supervisor is also responsible for carrying out relevant duties to maintain a comprehensive professional reactive repairs service for tenants through the effective implementation of the Company’s policies and procedures.
The Electrical Qualified Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that the results of inspection and testing are recorded correctly on the appropriate certificates or reports to ensure compliance. The postholder will also ensure that the business, premises, equipment, documentation and records are available for inspection when required.
The Electrical Qualified Supervisor will be responsible for safeguarding all unused forms of certification and reporting any loss, theft or misuse. The postholder will have an understanding of the Electricity at work Regulations, current edition of BS 7671, and the Codes of Practice and Guidance Documents relevant to the range of work undertaken. They should also have a sound knowledge of the inspection, testing, verification, certification and reporting procedures for the range of electrical work undertaken.
As Electrical Qualified Supervisor, you will have a detailed technical knowledge evidenced by trade experience and a relevant NVQ Level 3 or a City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent). You will be qualified in Inspection & Testing to BS 7671, have 2391-52 Initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations have an Approved Electrician Grade, up to date Grade Card and Health & Safety passport [ECS card].
This role requires a competent knowledge of domestic electrical installations and appliances including fault diagnosis and rectification. You will have proven compliance experience in a similar role and a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both impact on method of work and customer needs. As Electrical Qualified Supervisor, you will be able to compile written technical reports and have experience of working in a property maintenance setting and working with sub-contractors, including experience of working within tenanted properties.
You will have an understanding of RAMS and will have experience in the application of IT systems for performance delivery. This role requires effective verbal and electronic communication skills and experience of using mobile technology/PDA. You will have commitment to excellent customer care, have the ability to manage workload and respond to changing priorities in order to meet deadlines. You will have the ability to investigate, evaluate and respond to situations quickly. This role requires a full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 5 May 2024.
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at Link’s Falkirk Office.
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Please note that CV's will not be considered.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.
Repairs & Compliance Admin Supervisor (PSL)
Fixed term for 12 months for maternity leave cover
£42,109.00 - £52,636.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh Office.
C~urb PSL seeks a Supervisor to manage a team of administrators scheduling repairs and safety checks for c1800 homes. Experience within a letting agency and/ or social housing provider is essential. A Letting Agency Management Qualification (e.g. ARLA or Letwell), or willingness to work towards it is needed for the role. C~urb PSL is part of Link Group, a group of award-winning social enterprises.
Key skills:
Key knowledge:
The post holder will operate in a supportive team environment with a range of procedures and training established to help them in their role.
The ideal candidate will be educated to HNC level in Business or CIH level 4 in Housing or equivalent and be willing to work towards a fully funded Letting Agency Management qualification if not already held. You will have proven experience of leading a team, ideally within a social housing or private rented sector context. You will have knowledge of performance management, business planning and service improvement techniques. The role requires an awareness of health and safety requirements and an understanding of how legislation will affect customer requirements.
This post is subject to Basic Disclosure.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 28 April 2024
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Thursday 9 May 2024 at Link’s Edinburgh Office.
Job title: Support Worker (Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service)
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service, mainly Monday to Friday 9-5 with occasional evening and weekend working)
Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service provides visiting housing support and supported accommodation to people between 16 and 25 years old who live in Edinburgh.
We support young people, who have been in care, experienced homelessness, trauma or any disadvantage to overcome the challenges they may face whilst helping them to achieve their own individual goals and shape their lives for a more positive future.
This can involve finding a suitable home, learning the skills to manage it as well as possible, working through life challenges, trying new things, and learning to see the best in themselves and fulfil their unique potential. We also have supported flats which vary in the level of support offered to suit the needs of the people who live there.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Support Worker to join our team and improve the lives of people supported by our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service.
In this role, you will be supported to work using a person centred and trauma informed approach and develop effective relationships with young people affected by a range of problems, supporting them to cope in difficult times and working towards a good life. You will provide emotional, practical and social support to enable people to live as independently as possible and make informed choices in all aspects of their lives.
In this role you will be responsible to manage your caseload independently and work flexibly around people's individual needs.
Applications will be evaluated as they are received, with candidates meeting the specifications being invited for interview