Inclusion Health Link Worker

£28,759 to £31,595 per annum, plus pension
Edinburgh based

We have an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting people at risk of homelessness in a hospital setting.

About the service

The Hospital Inreach service operates across 3 sites in Edinburgh; Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, the Western General Hospital and the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.  The project supports people to complete courses of treatment within hospital and to plan for a discharge into accommodation that suits their needs and aids their recovery

A quote from someone who used the service,

“You literally saved my life, I was sitting in my bed thinking I have nowhere to stay, and when they tell me to leave I will be on the streets in winter and won’t survive the cold or I would have to start using again and that would be it for me.  Then you came into the ward to offer your service and it was like being sent an angel to look out for me”

About the role

Working alongside clinicians in the hospital settings, you will provide one-to-one person-centred support to people in hospitals.  You will work with individuals to enable them to identify housing options, personal outcomes and priorities for their health and wellbeing and link them to local support services and activities. 

About you

You will have experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to deliver effective one-to-one work as well as make connections with other organisations.  
You will be resilient and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

How we will support you

We will encourage you to be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting people. 
You will be supported by friendly and close-knit team, have extensive opportunities for learning, and be a key part of the service development and systems change that makes up the current Health & Social Care landscape. 
You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme and staff wellbeing services.

Read more about us and our values here.

Application Notes

Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 10^th November 2025
Interviews will be held on 20^th November 2025
CVs will not be accepted.