Community Link Worker

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday pro rata

Statutory holidays pro rata

Job summary

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) is seeking a Community Link Worker in Gateshead. The role involves engaging with residents, connecting them to services, and supporting community development across GP practices in the Gateshead Primary Care Network, with hybrid working.

We are looking for candidates with a background in community services or health, experience with vulnerable groups, and an enhanced DBS clearance. 37 hours/week, fixed-term to 31/03/2027 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Background in Community, Information, Advice, Social Care or Health.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS required for the post.

Responsibilities

• Engage and connect with people.
• Enable and support people to access services.
• Link with community development activity.
• Deliver safe and effective practice.

Skills

Community engagement

Support vulnerable people

People connection

Deliver safe practice

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026 - 12:00

Based: Gateshead

Salary: £27,994 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Job Title

Community Link Worker

Contract Type

Fixed Term to 31/03/2027 (with the expectation of extension, subject to contract renewal)

Hours

37 hours per week

Monday to Friday (some weekend & evening flexibility required)

Full or part time applications will be considered

Location

GP practices within the Gateshead Primary Care Network / hybrid working

Salary

£27,994 FTE per annum/pro rata

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, plus statutory holidays pro rata

Are you passionate, dynamic, and creative? Do you thrive when working with people to make a difference to their lives? We are recruiting for a Community Link Worker to join our team in Gateshead.

We Are Looking For Candidates With a Background That Includes Community, Information, Advice, Social Care, Or Health. Candidates Must Be Able To

• engage and connect with people
• enable and support people
• link with community development activity
• deliver safe and effective practice

You will need to have experience of supporting vulnerable people with complex needs and work within Edberts House's unique values.

An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

The closing date for application is 12noon on Monday 28th September 2026.