Community Links Worker (REC1817)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Community Links Worker

Ref: REC1817

Location: West Lothian Wellbeing Hub

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £25,070 - £26,974 - £12.85 - £13.83 (Salary Point 19-23)

*whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 19

Contract: Permanent

About the Role/Secondment

The Community Link Worker will provide person-centred support to people in response to the needs and interests of those attending the Wellbeing Hub, supporting them to identify and manage issues and barriers that affect their ability to live well. You will utilise social inclusion and community mapping approaches to develop links and relationships with other agencies and create opportunities for individuals to achieve their personal goals.

The Community Link worker will be based within the Wellbeing Hubs and potentially community settings/GP practices and will work as part of a MDT which includes psychology, occupational therapy and mental health nursing.

The Community Link Worker will also deliver psychoeducational groups. This role will be From Monday – Friday.

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who have experience in completing structured assessments, working with people experiencing social and emotional circumstances, including people with mental health issues and experience in developing and establishing networks with external services and agencies.

Ideally, candidates will have SVQ level 2 or relevant experience in health and social care. You should be able to plan and prioritise your workload and communicate effectively with statutory and non-statutory agencies.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Thursday 6th November 2025

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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