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Job Summary
Are you interested in joining a well-established, dynamic and friendly team of Social Prescribing Link Workers? The role of a Social Prescriber is renowned as a job that brings huge satisfaction and a sense of purpose. If you have a passion for supporting others to improve their health and wellbeing, this role could be for you!
Benefits Of Working With Us Include
* 27 days annual leave increasing by 1 day each year of service to a maximum of 33 days plus B/H (pro rata)
* NHS Pension
* Blue Light Discount Card
* 5 days study leave per year (pro rata)
* Flexible working
Please note we are not an Agenda for Change Organisation.
Interviews to take place face to face on 7 May 2025.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Take referrals from GP practices within Primary Care Networks, providing practice-based consultations with patients (and possibly carers etc) and community-based appointments.
* Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
* Develop relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them.
* Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
* Integrate into and form part of General Practice/Primary Care Network teams to provide the support needed in those communities they serve.
* Liaise and communicate with Patients, Carers, Advocates, Health and Social Care professionals, voluntary sector and stakeholders involved in the wellbeing of your caseload and communities.
* Manage and prioritise your own caseload, ensuring work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
* Build relationships with staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN).
* Work in partnership with local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing.
* Introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services.
* Work with local partners to identify unmet needs within the community.
* Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information.
* And any other duties commensurate with the role as advised by your line manager.
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge & abilities Essential
* Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and in the delivery of services.
* Can organise and prioritise workload.
* Understanding of local health and social care services.
* Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.
* Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
* 8 GCSEs Grade A to C or equivalent qualification.
Experience Essential
* Experience of working within a community, social care or voluntary sector.
* Experience of working with clients on a 1:1 basis.
Other Essential
* Willing to work flexibly within the team to cover annual leave or sickness.
* Ability to travel within the requirements of the role, with access to own transport.
* DBS clearance.
Employer details
Employer name: Arc Primary Care
Address: Arc Primary Care, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NG
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldanddronfieldpcn.nhs.uk/
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