The social prescriber link worker will provide aholistic approach to healthcare by supporting individuals to improve theiroverall health and well-being through access to non-medical, community-basedsupport. Social prescribers focus on the wider determinants of health such asloneliness, housing, financial challenges, and lifestyle factors workingalongside individuals to address the social, emotional, and practical issuesthat impact their health.
Main duties of the job
* Assess patients health and well-being needs and identify support through local services, community resources, and statutory provisions.
* Co-produce personalised care plans reflecting individual needs, goals, and signposting to relevant services such as weight management.
* Regularly review care plans to ensure they meet patients evolving needs.
* Provide personalised support to patients, families, and carers to promote independence and healthy lifestyles.
* Build trusting, person-centered relationships, focusing on what matters and considering social determinants of health.
* Support access to services like employment, training, welfare, housing, and personal health budgets as appropriate.
* Deliver support through face-to-face, virtual, tele health, and tele medicine methods.
* Promote self-care and assist individuals in accessing funding or services for independence and meaningful engagement.
* Participate in resolving patient complaints and contribute to learning from incidents.
* Actively signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals or services based on assessed needs
Other job locations:
Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY
Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
157 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG
About us
Brownlow isan organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive forour workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diversecommunity which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, weactively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protectedcharacteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourageapplications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; andfrom those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we maynot always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourageor prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applyingto join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please letus know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.
Although notrequired by law we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covidvaccinations.
If you are successful atinterview and are registered with any of the Brownlow Practices, you are required tochange practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
We require applicants whose nativelanguage is not English to demonstrate their competence in the Englishlanguage. This can be demonstrated by:
-ProvidingCertification of English proficiency
-Duringinterview should you be invited to attend
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker empowers individuals to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support. Based within the Brownlow Primary Care Network (PCN) and local GP practices, the Social Prescribing Link Worker connects people to community groups, voluntary organisations, and services to address issues like loneliness, housing, debt, and inactivity.
They will help develop the The Social Prescribing Link service, support PCN priorities, and collaborate with partners to sustain or create local initiatives. This role is especially valuable for people with long-term conditions, mental health needs, social isolation, or complex social challenges.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will manage their own caseload, promote lifestyle changes, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. They will receive monthly clinical supervision and have access to support for safeguarding, domestic violence, and mental health concerns. GP referrals will be recorded using SNOMED CT codes in clinical systems.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Forward thinker
* High levels of integrity and professionalism
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
* Problem-solving & analytical skills
* Ability to follow policy and procedure
* Ability to use EMIS patient systems
Other Requirements
* Flexibility to work outside core office hours
* Ability to travel
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a health and social care setting or with relevant voluntary sector organisations
* Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
* Experience of working with vulnerable people
* Experience of working as a health trainer or related link worker role
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Motivational interviewing/ coaching qualification
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant professional academic qualification
Knowledge
* General understanding of local well-being/ community services
* Good understanding of interventions, behavioral and motivational change methodologies
* Good understanding of holistic approach to social prescribing and wider determinants of health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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