Health & Paramedic Lead Practitioner — Early Intervention

Simonscotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Edinburgh seeks a Health and Paramedic Lead Practitioner for the Ask and Act pilot program. This critical role focuses on early intervention to prevent homelessness, coordinating referrals among health services and providing trauma-informed care. Ideal candidates will have operational leadership experience in community settings and a commitment to person-centred approaches. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the community through collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience of operational leadership in a community-based setting.
• Experience of designing and delivering training.
• Experience providing direct, person-centred support to vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Purple Light Ask & Act Activity.
• Build strong relations with community partners for seamless support.
• Maintain accurate and timely recording on relevant systems.

Skills

Coordination

Trauma-informed care

Community engagement

Training delivery

Data management

Education

SVQ 3 in social care or equivalent

Training in trauma-informed practice

Job description

A leading community support organization in Edinburgh seeks a Health and Paramedic Lead Practitioner for the Ask and Act pilot program. This critical role focuses on early intervention to prevent homelessness, coordinating referrals among health services and providing trauma-informed care. Ideal candidates will have operational leadership experience in community settings and a commitment to person-centred approaches. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the community through collaboration and innovation.