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We are looking to recruit Community Link Workers (CLWs) within NHS Lanarkshire (across North and South Lanarkshire) Health and Social Care Partnerships), and will also consider part time applications
Please note, previous applicants for this role should not apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team. The CLWs will provide a person centred approach in response to the needs and interests of GP practice patients supporting them to identify issues that affect their ability to live well. The CLWs will work collaboratively with patients supporting them through decision making processes to identify issues that they would like to address and help them to overcome barriers to improving these.
The CLWs will be managed by the respective CLW Co-ordinator and will provide a person-centred service to GP practice patients to help identify and to support them to access community resources. The CLWs will facilitate access to these by establishing and maintaining effective relationships between community resources and GP practices.
The CLWs will work in partnership with a number of statutory organisations and voluntary services, as well as internal resources. In addition, they will utilise social inclusion and community mapping approaches to develop links with other agencies within the community and create opportunities for the patients they are supporting.
The post holder should have an HNC in a Health and Social Care subject or relevant experience of working with vulnerable adults? (either through previous roles, volunteering or placements) and also have a valid driving licence and access to a car.
Informal enquiries regarding the North H&SCP posts will be welcomed by Lynn Cunningham, CLW Co-ordinator, on 07770 702119
Informal enquiries regarding the South H&SCP posts will be welcomed by Carla Maxwell, CLW Co-ordinator, 07794 420153
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Elaine McInally, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 754338.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.