Social Prescribing Link Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,042.66 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27042.66 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG12 3UQ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A0045-25-0048 |
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Job Title: Social Prescribing Link Worker Job Purpose: Empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing personalised, non-medical support. Focus on the individuals needs, supporting them to overcome challenges that impact their health, while also making connections to community resources where relevant. Key Responsibilities: Personalised Support: Provide one-to-one support, focusing on what matters to the individual. Develop trusting relationships through active listening, respect, and empathy. Work with individuals to create a personalised support plan that addresses their health and wellbeing goals. Connect individuals to a wide range of community groups, activities, peer support networks, and statutory or voluntary services. Identify and address wider factors affecting health (e.g., housing, debt, social isolation). Support individuals in overcoming barriers such as low confidence, social isolation, long-term conditions, or challenging life circumstances. Support individuals in maintaining or regaining independence through skills development and access to relevant services. Work with individuals over several contacts (in-person, by phone, or digitally) to encourage engagement, build confidence, and enable self-management. Utilise active listening and motivational interviewing to co-produce personalised wellbeing plans based on individual strengths, needs, and goals. Referrals and Networking: Prioritise referrals from GP practices and primary care. Work collaboratively with GP practices, care coordinators, community organisations, and wider health and care teams. Build strong relationships with local stakeholders (health professionals, community groups). Where appropriate, introduce individuals to community groups, ensuring their comfort and inclusion. Provide referral partners with clear information about social prescribing and maintain regular communication. Case Management: Manage and prioritise a caseload based on individual needs, with awareness of when to refer to other professionals. Use a case management system to track individual progress and outcomes. Maintain accurate records and ensure data protection compliance. Community Engagement: Ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for drop-in support and wellbeing activities during community sessions. Align community activities and wider community group engagement with local social prescribing priorities, supporting improved access, stronger connections, and community resilience across the network. Collaborate with VCSE organisations and community groups to support referrals, while ensuring they have basic safeguarding and governance measures. Strengthen local networks, providing advice and support to groups receiving referrals. Identify and map local groups and activities to support the local community. Where there are gaps, explore opportunities to develop new community projects. Safeguarding and Governance: Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies. Support individuals, families, and carers in providing feedback and sharing their stories. Ensure community groups receiving referrals meet basic safety and safeguarding standards. Person Specification: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust. Experience in a health, social care, or community role. Understanding of the wider determinants of health and the role of social prescribing. Ability to work independently, prioritise, and manage a caseload. Awareness of safeguarding procedures and risk management.