Salary: SP14 £26,424 – SP18 £28,101 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Permanent subject to funding
KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS
* 25 days holiday & bank holidays and 8% non-contributory pension
* 1-day birthday leave
Other Benefits:
* SOAR is a living wage employer and seeks to uprate salaries by the annual increase in the living wage
* Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work
* Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups
* Reflective practice sessions and clinical supervision provided
PURPOSE OF JOB
SOAR Community is seeking to recruit a Lead Social Prescribing Link Worker who will oversee the day-to-day running of the SPLW team. Working as part of the SAPA5 Primary Care Networks multi-disciplinary team, the role enables clients to access a range of services and activities that positively impact their wellbeing and build connections within their community. The role will also:
* Act as a single point of access for referrals from Primary Care Network staff and partner organisations into local and city-wide services & activities (the Social Prescribing System)
* Undertake an initial client ‘triage and assessment’ that enables the appropriate service to be put in place at the right time, based on the clients’ needs and wishes
* Co-produce a personalised support plan that encourages empowerment of an individual to take control of their own health and wellbeing (‘what matters to me’)
* Bring in ‘bridging’ support that enables an individual to access services that aren’t in place or are complex to navigate, ensuring follow-up referrals take place
* Undertake line management of staff
* Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing, and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sectors
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2025 (12.00)
Interviews will be held: Monday 10th February 2025
Location: Sheffield
Type of Contract: Full Time
Hours: 37
How to Apply: To request an application pack please visit the SOAR Community Website.
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