Community Link Worker – Taynuilt Medical Practice and Lorn

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We are With You is recruiting for a Community Link Worker to join their service covering Taynuilt Medical Practice, Easdale and Port Appin Surgeries.

This is a 22.5 hour/week post:

15 hours/week will based in Taynuilt Medical Practice
7.5 hours/week will be based in either Port Appin or Easdale
Some travel across Argyll and Bute to meet the needs of the service will be required.

Providing a mix of in person appointments from GP practices, home visits, meetings at community based venues and remote support via telephone or an online platform.

You will need an independent approach to your work and the ability to network and connect with services, locally and nationally. You will need to understand the impact of rurality on health inequalities and have demonstrable skills in working with people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You will be confident in working with communities to understand local needs.