Social Prescriber Link Worker Role (SPLW)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000.00 i £35,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £30000.00 - £35000.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sutton, SM1 4DP |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2700-26-0027 |
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As members of the PCNs team of health professionals, take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices to support the health and wellbeing of patients Assess how far a patients health and wellbeing needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to address the patients health and wellbeing needs by introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services, including weight management support and signposting where appropriate around what matters to the person Evaluate how far the actions in the care and support plan are meeting the patients health and wellbeing needs Provide personalised support to patients, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them These agencies include but are not limited to: the PCNs members, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Including considering if the persons needs are met (for example, reasonable adjustments, interpreter) Take a holistic approach, based on the patients priorities and the wider determinants of health Explore and support access to a personal health budget where appropriate To manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of their population and Where required and as appropriate, refer patients back to other health professionals within the PCN. To work with patients to help them understand their level of knowledge, skills and confidence when engaging with their health and well-being and subsequently supporting them in shared decision-making conversations. Utilise SPLW skills to support people with lower levels of activation to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage page their health and wellbeing, whilst increasing their ability to access and utilise community support offers and To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, participating in progress meetings, ensuring that the MDT is kept fully up-to-date with progress reports To ensure that all complaints and compliments received are recorded in line with organisational policy. To recognise the importance of safeguarding procedures within the project, and ensuring that any concerns, disclosures or allegations of abuse are immediately and correctly reported. To embed equality, diversity and inclusion best practice into all aspects of work. To work to the requirements of the organisations quality standards, and other service-specific quality accreditations as required, abiding by organisational ethos and principles To attend and participate in regular supervision, appraisals, training and other internal meetings. At all times provide a caring service and to treat everyone in a courteous and respectful manner. Flexible to work out-of-hours as required according to service needs and demands. Appendix A South London Partnership Trailblazers Project Employment Referral Pathway for Social Prescribing clients Initially a 9 month project starting September 2025 (date tbc) Support the development of pathways for skills training and employment opportunities for patients To raise local awareness of the negative impact of unemployment on health and wellbeing and promote the services available to support individuals to reintegrate economically Identify unemployed patient cohort that would not normally engage in employment services and or leave their locality Liaise with Borough employment teams to target those in need of employment support. Helping other primary and community care practitioners to promote employment as a health outcome Advertise to GP Practices that patients seeking sick notes and sick note extensions can be seen by a Social Prescribing Link Worker to be referred into the SLP referral pathway if appropriate as well as have a full holistic assessment. To engage with a variety of communities around employment, attending events and sessions run by SPCNs or our collaborative partners. Target KPI- 40 referrals to the SLP pathway within the 9 month period.