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PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,000.00 to £28,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26000.00 - £28000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S21 3TY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A3881-24-0000 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · To work with patients in a variety of settings, in their own homes or in GP surgeries, to signpost them to local services/organisations which the patient themselves feels would be of benefit to reach their goals. These services may include befriending, weight management, mental health support, smoking cessation, local social groups, leisure centres and volunteering. · To work with partner organisations to support the development and delivery of an integrated care plan for the client so all their needs are met in a holistic way. · To follow up with clients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis. · To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers. · To ensure information about providers and voluntary groups is shared locally across neighbouring networks · To undertake regular training to extend and update knowledge of health and wellbeing issues.