Senior Health Link Coordinator - Travelling Communities

Julian House; Devizes; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Wiltshire seeks a compassionate Senior Health Link Coordinator to enhance health access for Travelling communities. Responsibilities include managing referrals, building healthcare partnerships, and delivering training. A valid UK driving licence is required. The role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a compassionate work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

30% staff discount at charity shops

20% staff discount at bike workshops

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Insight into healthcare systems in the UK.
• Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and track referrals to the service.
• Engage with healthcare providers to foster partnerships.
• Provide cultural awareness training to healthcare professionals.
• Develop culturally appropriate engagement approaches.

Skills

Understanding of health care systems in the UK

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Strong relationship-building

Job description

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Job Role: Senior Health Link Coordinator – Travelling Communities

Salary: £27,810 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 31st July 2026

Location: Wiltshire

Additional Information

• Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes
• This role requires frequent travel across Wiltshire
  
  

About The Role

We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Senior Health Link Coordinator to join our dedicated Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, and Boater (GRTB) Service team and help make a lasting impact on the lives of Travelling Communities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in partnership with healthcare providers to tackle health inequalities and improve access to essential services. Your work will centre around increasing awareness and uptake of health interventions, with a strong focus on severe mental health, cancer screening, and early intervention.

In this leadership role, you’ll manage one team member and a group of enthusiastic volunteers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. You’ll also work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to deliver a joined-up, person-centred service that meets the unique needs of our clients.

If you’re passionate about health equity and thrive in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on support, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage Referrals: Oversee and track referrals to the service, ensuring clients receive timely, appropriate and person-centred support.
• Build Strong Relationships: Engage with healthcare providers to foster meaningful partnerships and help break down barriers to working effectively with Travelling communities.
• Deliver Cultural Awareness Training: Provide tailored training sessions to healthcare professionals, enhancing their understanding and confidence in delivery inclusive care.
• Coordinate Collaborative Strategies: Work with providers to develop joined-up, culturally appropriate engagement approaches that promote update of relevant health services.
  
  

Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

Qualifications / Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• A good insight into health care systems in the UK
• Experience / Understanding of working with vulnerable adults and/or socially excluded people
  
  

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
  
  

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.

If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the Senior Health Link Coordinator role, please get in touch with the team at [e-mail]. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!