Social Prescribing Link Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M15 5TJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A1545-26-0003 |
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The following are the core responsibilities of a Social Prescribing Link Worker in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Manage a caseload of patients referred by GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including individuals with complex social, emotional, and practical needs impacting health and wellbeing b. Undertake holistic assessments of patients and families in complex or vulnerable situations, identifying wider determinants of health and co-producing personalised care and support plans c. Act as an advocate for patients, supporting them to access appropriate community, voluntary, and statutory services d. Provide structured, person-centred support through one-to-one interventions, including goal setting, motivational support, and regular follow-up e. Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical records using the EMIS clinical system, ensuring all patient contacts, plans, and outcomes are clearly documented in line with practice policy and professional standards f. Support the development of new ways of working within the practice to deliver whole-person, holistic care for patients and communities g. Build and maintain strong working relationships with local community groups, voluntary sector organisations, and statutory services to support patient pathways and reduce health inequalities h. Act as a key link between the practice and external agencies, attending multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings where appropriate i. Produce clear and accurate reports, summaries, and case notes based on assessments, outcomes, and patient progress j. Support safeguarding processes by identifying concerns, maintaining accurate safeguarding records, and escalating appropriately in line with practice safeguarding policies k. Work in a transparent and collaborative way to ensure continuity of care, enabling other team members to take over cases where required l. Encourage awareness within the practice team of patients and households who may benefit from social prescribing support or safeguarding intervention m. Support adults and families with complex needs, using structured assessment tools where appropriate to identify risk, vulnerability, and unmet need n. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local services, community resources, and support networks to ensure patients are signposted effectively o. Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, share information appropriately, and contribute to joined-up care planning p. Work in line with all practice policies and procedures, including safeguarding adults and children, information governance, and confidentiality requirements q. Access regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to support safe, effective, and consistent delivery of care