Social Prescribing Link Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Potters Bar, EN6 5DA |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0195-25-0001 |
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Purpose of the Role Social prescribing helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-medical support in their community. Link Workers give people time, focus on what matters to them, and take a holistic approach to care tackling issues such as isolation, housing, debt, or lifestyle changes alongside any health concerns. As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will: Work as part of the GP practice team and wider PCN network. Support patients to take control of their wellbeing, live independently, and improve health outcomes. Build strong partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations, and statutory services. Key Responsibilities 1. Patient Support Receive referrals from GPs, practice teams, and other agencies. Meet patients in GP surgeries, community settings, or their own homes. Listen, understand individual needs, and focus on what matters to them. Co-produce personalised care plans to improve health and wellbeing. Support people to access community groups, activities, and services sometimes attending with them for the first time. Maintain contact to ensure people feel supported and able to sustain changes. 2. Community Development Build and maintain a directory (map) of local groups and services. Support local voluntary and community sector (VCSE) organisations to receive referrals safely and effectively. Help strengthen community groups by signposting to funding or resources. Identify gaps in local provision and work with partners to develop new services. 3. Partnership Working Work closely with GPs, nurses, practice staff, and other health professionals. Attend PCN meetings and contribute to local health and wellbeing projects. Promote social prescribing to local agencies and encourage appropriate referrals. Build trust with community partners and statutory services to improve joined-up support. 4. Administration & Governance Manage your caseload using primary care systems (EMIS). Keep accurate, confidential records of patient contacts and progress. Monitor and report on outcomes, including patient feedback and case studies. Work within safeguarding, data protection, lone working, and health & safety policies. Access regular clinical supervision and take part in training and peer support networks.