Community Link Worker

ENABLE Scotland; Biggar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ENABLE Scotland is seeking a Community Link Worker to join the Communities Team across Dumfries & Galloway and the Biggar area, with travel between locations required. The role supports adults with learning disabilities through two key projects: digital inclusion and accessible travel, helping people develop practical skills and independence.

The post focuses on person-centred support, building confidence, expanding social networks, and improving health and wellbeing within local communities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging, and person-centred in their approach.
• Confident working one-to-one and facilitating groups.
• Experience delivering group activities or community-based work.
• Genuine interest in inclusion, equality, and community development.
• Enjoys working in local community settings.
• Has basic understanding of digital skills.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging programmes across two projects: digital inclusion and accessible travel.
• Provide person-centred support to help participants develop practical skills and independence.
• Strengthen participants communication skills and expand social networks.
• Support health and wellbeing and access to opportunities within local communities.

Skills

One-to-one work

Group facilitation

Community development

Digital skills

Inclusion

Job description

35 HOURS PER WEEK

The role is based across Dumfries & Galloway and the Biggar area in North Lanarkshire. Travel between both area's is required as part of this role

Job share opportunities are available between both areas (2x 17.5 hours per week)

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Join Enable and help create a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Enable is a dynamic and values-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are passionate about ensuring that people have the same opportunities, choices, and rights as everyone else, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Link Worker to join our team.

As part of our Communities Team, you will play a key role in delivering two exciting projects across the Scottish Borders. The first project focuses on promoting digital inclusion, supporting adults with learning disabilities and other barriers to develop the skills and confidence needed to access technology and digital services. The second project aims to promote accessible travel, empowering people to navigate their local communities with greater independence and confidence.

In this rewarding role, you will design and deliver engaging programmes and activities that support individuals to develop practical skills, build confidence, and increase their independence. Through person-centred support, you will help participants strengthen their communication skills, expand their social networks, improve their health and wellbeing, and enhance their ability to access opportunities within their local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference, helping people build positive, connected, and fulfilling lives while contributing to a more inclusive and accessible community for all.

• Is friendly, engaging, and person-centred in their approach
• Is confident working one-to-one and facilitating groups
• Has experience delivering group activities or community-based work
• Has a genuine interest in inclusion, equality, and community development
• Enjoys working in local community settings
• Has basic understanding of digital skills
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people