Social Prescribing Link Worker (Complex Mental Health Focus)
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,661.67 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27661.67 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS4 2QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0486-26-0005 |
Summary
Main Duties Development 1.Work within the Greater Middlesbrough PCN to promote the role of Social Prescribing for patients. 2.Work in partnership with primary care staff to increase understanding of patients needs and how they can be met through social prescribing and existing community provision. 3.Work in partnership with local community provision to include and support individuals referred into the service. 4.Support the team to identify gaps in services and support available to individuals, and feed this into service development and stakeholder discussions. Delivery 1.Respond to referrals from GPs and practice staff and engage individuals in the service. 2.Deliver a service that is flexible, person-centred and trauma informed. 3.Support patients through the service pathway, including: Triage, assessment and delivery of time specified, goal focused support Working with each individual to identify their strengths and goals Co-produce a plan with each individual to work towards their goals Introducing and connecting individuals to organisations, groups, activities and services relevant to them Co-produce a safety assessment and plan to manage concerns around risk and vulnerability 4.Deliver a range of interventions including: Supporting individuals to attend community groups and activities Providing emotional support and confidence-building Helping individuals to develop coping strategies Supporting individuals to maintain relationships with friends and family 5.Gather and record progress and outcomes with individuals, including: Using an agreed outcome measurement tool Using electronic database/case management systems (including GP practice systems -System1/EMIS) Capturing qualitative data 6.Capture, understand and learn from feedback provided by individuals using the service. 7.Attend GP practice meetings, where required, and provide relevant information and feedback. 8.Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring referrers understand capacity and possible waiting times. Other Responsibilities 1.Work within the values and policies of Teesside Mind 2.Proactively participate in in line management supervision, caseload management supervision and peer support sessions 3.Ensure confidentiality is upheld, in line with legislation and organisational policies 4.Ensure health and safety of self and others 5.Attend training and events as required 6.Undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required.