The Community Link Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

The Community Link Worker will be employed by Caring in Craigmillar and will work as part of two practice teams (Restalrig Park and Baronscourt) in North East Edinburgh, to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with the GP practice team.

Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.

The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.

PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.

We are recruiting a Recovery Development Coordinator to deliver and develop the Inverclyde Recovery Communities Service across Inverclyde.

The post holder will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery and development of our 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends Recovery Communities Service, with support from our staff team. This includes;

• Delivering and developing of our 7 day Recovery service, with support from our Recovery staff and volunteers, ensuring we meet the outcomes of the Recovery Communities Services contract.
• Co-ordinating and developing recovery activity incorporating a range of partner services and supports.
• Day to day line management, support, supervision, and development of our recovery staff. This will include the completion of relevant paperwork and follow up actions accordingly.
• Supporting the delivery and development of our volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Accurately recording and producing regular activity, progress and evidenced based reports, incorporating monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Actively participate and bring the lived experience collective voice to the Alcohol & Drug Partnership and associated strategic planning and development groups.
• Work closely with partners to develop and review effective pathways and process for referrals and partnership working.
• Ensure relevant risk assessments are completed, implemented, and reviewed.
• Adopt and promote Trauma Informed Practice.
• Triage referrals, including self referrals and carry a small case load.
• Deliver and develop awareness raising campaigns and organise community events.

The post holder will also be responsible for line managing and supporting the recovery staff team to deliver the outcomes of the Recovery Communities service. This will include supporting them to;

• Provide both one to one and group peer support
• Utilise an enabling approach to empower individuals
• Provide practical assistance to enable individuals to access treatment and harm reduction services.
• Connect individuals referred to the service to a wide variety of community support.
• Build the capacity and knowledge of individuals to enable them to make an informed choice
• Offer emotional support build confidence and connections to empower individuals to share their experiences and develop support networks
• Enable individuals, through a peer relationship model, to utilise recognised coping, self-help and management techniques.
• Delivery and development of volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Work as part of a team alongside colleagues from a range of statutory and voluntary services
• Challenge negative self-talk and promote self - belief and confidence to achieve their own recovery
• Support and develop the Lived Experience Network, capturing feedback on issues/barriers, and ideas for developing solutions, to inform future service delivery
• Work to address stigma and barriers to community integration and recovery

Person Specification

Required abilities and experience

• Experience of delivering a similar service
• Knowledge and understanding of Recovery Orientated System of Care and recovery approaches, tools and techniques
• Ability to play a leading role in contributing to the development of Recovery Communities across Inverclyde.
• Experience of managing and supporting staff.
• Good organisational, planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills
• Effective communication skills across a range of diverse situations and environments, setting and maintaining high professional standards and values.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including digital tools and system literacy.
• Knowledge and understanding of Recovery models including the role of Peer Mentors.
• Understanding of the impact of substance misuse on individuals, their families and communities.
• Good team working skills.
• Strong values of empathy and understanding relating to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug misuse.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification or at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• At least 2 years’ experience of people or volunteer management skills.
• Experience in leading and managing change and implementing new practices.
• Experience in Assets Based Community Development work.

DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.

The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).

Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.

Job description and person specification

DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an enthusiastic person to work alongside the volunteer manager on the delivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.

The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is a collaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborative practices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.

Ideally you’ll have experience of engaging with and supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops, working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such as Social Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.