Healthcare Connector

Job Overview:

We Are With You is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Healthcare Connector. This role involves working with individuals in remote rural areas of Argyll and Bute, providing them with the necessary support to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, including mental health difficulties. They will be able to establish professional relationships with multiple stakeholders, such as GP practice teams, social work services, and mental health services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals, using evidence-based interventions and small group work to help them achieve their goals.
• Work closely with GP practices, social work services, and other community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Collect information about the impact of the service and contribute to its ongoing development.
• Establish professional relationships with multiple stakeholders, including GP practice teams, social work services, and mental health services.

About the Role:

This is a permanent position with flexibility in hours depending on your circumstances and the needs of the service. We can offer a minimum of 15 hours up to 37.5 hours/week for those willing to travel as part of the role.

Ideally you will be located in one of these areas to provide in-person support to the local GP practices or be able to travel. Some travel across Argyll and Bute to meet the needs of the service will be required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, including mental health difficulties.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge about the impact of poverty and health inequalities on health and wellbeing.
• Evidence of creating and maintaining community connections and networking abilities.

Salary: £26,814 per annum (pro rata). Benefits include competitive salary, 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, and access to a Blue Light Card for savings on high-street brands.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.