Community Link Worker - 486739

Enable; Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card

SVQ Health & Social Care funding

Job summary

Enable is seeking a Community Link Worker to support adults with learning disabilities across the Scottish Borders in two projects: digital inclusion and accessible travel. You will design and deliver engaging activities, fostering independence and confidence in local communities.

You will work in a friendly, person-centred way, delivering group activities and one-to-one support, building skills, social networks, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging programmes and activities that support individuals to develop practical skills, build confidence, and increase their independence
• Through person-centred support, help participants strengthen their communication skills, expand their social networks, improve their health and wellbeing
• Enhance participants' ability to access opportunities within their local communities

Job description

About The Role

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.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• 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

Please see the attached job pack for more information.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications - required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply