Specialist Link Worker

Salary: £31,364 per annum (pro rata)
Locality: Edinburgh and the Lothians

Category: Specialist Link Worker

Job Type: Part Time, Temporary

Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Link Worker (x2 – 30hrs per week)

Rate of pay: £31,364 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed Term – until end March 2027 (may be extended)

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for part time posts in Carr Gomm’s team of Specialist Link Workers. They are primarily based in the Rivers Centre in Edinburgh city centre but are occasionally expected to travel in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The successful candidates will work with Carr Gomm and Clinical colleagues to ensure that people, usually with a diagnosis of complex PTSD and / or a history of childhood abuse are supported in a person-centred way and in line with Carr Gomm’s values to identify their aims and put them into effect.

Whilst reporting to the Project Manager and liaising with clinicians, the Specialist Link Workers will support individuals to achieve practical tasks and arrangements as well as their ambitions.

The role:

This is an exacting role in an unusual environment, working with individuals who experience complex and various needs. You will therefore have the skills and leadership abilities to meet the demands of this post, and team. As well as experience of working in communities and of partnership working, and of supporting and engaging with people in difficult circumstances

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking proactive learners, people with a flair for engaging with, and relating to people, who are enthused by our work and share our values. Creative, patient, positive, resilient and motivated with a wide range of skills to draw on. Natural communicators at all levels and in multiple formats so you can both build networks and links with our stakeholders and managers.

About Carr Gomm:

Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centred support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.

Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.

Benefits:

· Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile

· 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.

· Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

· A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions

· Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)

· Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling.

· Membership of a credit union

· Cycle to work scheme; and more!

As this is a one year opportunity, secondments would be considered. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Helena Richards helenarichards@carrgomm.org

Closing date: Monday 9th February at 9am

Interview date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Specialist Link Worker – Rivers Centre updated January 2026

 

Apply for this Vacancy


    1

    Personal Details

    2

    Registrations

    3

    Employment & Education

    4

    Personal Statement

    5

    Referral

    6

    References

    7

    Declaration

    Personal Details

    Do you hold a full UK driving licence? Are you related to a board member or another Carr Gomm colleague? Have you worked for Carr Gomm through an agency? Do you have the Right to Work in the UK? Hours preferred?

    Registrations

    Are you registered with any of the following regulatory bodies? Have you ever had a sanction or ban from any regulatory body? Have you ever been considered for listing, or barred from working with, either the Vulnerable Adults AND/OR Children’s workforce(s) with Disclosure Scotland? Are you, or have you ever been, a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme?

    Employment History & Education (This can include voluntary positions)

    If you do not have employment history, please add NA as the job title of employment details #1.
    Employment details #1
    Employment details #2
    Employment details #3
    Employment details #4
    Tell us about any relevant qualifications relating to the role you are applying for

    Personal Statement

    In this section, demonstrate how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Job Description. You may also wish to tell us about your hobbies, passions, and ideas! Please note, failure to complete this section adequately will result in your application form not being shortlisted.

    How did you hear about us?

    How did you hear about this job? If other, please tell us where Have you been recommended by a Carr Gomm colleague? if yes who was it that referred you?

    Reference Details

    The first referee must, where possible, be your line manager from your current place of work (or previous employer if you are not currently in work). Your second reference should be from your previous employer. If you do not have a previous employer, please provide other relevant referees such as a former teacher/lecturer or someone who could provide a character reference. Please be aware references will not be accepted from friends or family members. We will only take up references after you have been interviewed and are offered the post.
    Reference One Reference Two

    Self-Declaration

    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act 1974 by virtue of Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions and Exclusions)(Scotland) Order 2003. You are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. All successful applicants are subject to an appropriate Disclosure Scotland check.

    Do you have any criminal convictions?

    I declare that the answers to all questions, and information I have supplied, is correct and to the best of my knowledge


    no related jobs
    Carr Gomm
    Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.