In this role, you will work within the Bosvena neighbourhood of the Bosvena and 3H primary care network multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing 1:1 personalized support to individuals referred by team members and local agencies. This practice-based role involves collaboration within our larger multidisciplinary team and working specifically with the housebound, frailty population, and those who are more difficult to access.
We are seeking part-time support, covering 15 hours per week, typically over 2 days.
Main duties of the job
This position empowers individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing by focusing on what matters to them. You will build trusting relationships, develop personalized plans, and connect people to community groups, voluntary organizations, and social services. You will also work with partners to support community groups and VCSE organizations involved in social prescribing.
This role supports people in addressing wider determinants of health, such as debt, housing issues, physical inactivity, lifestyle concerns, and low-level mental health issues, by enhancing their engagement with local communities. It particularly benefits those with long-term conditions, mental health support needs, loneliness, social isolation, or complex social needs affecting their wellbeing.
About us
3 Harbours Bosvena is a four-GP practice Primary Care Network based in mid-Cornwall, serving a population of 43,500 patients across multiple sites. We have a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, including a social prescriber team led by a designated lead, supported by GP clinical supervision and mentoring.
Job responsibilities
* Promote social prescribing and its role in self-management and addressing wider health determinants.
* As part of the PCN multidisciplinary team, build relationships with staff in GP practices, attend relevant MDT meetings, and provide information and feedback on social prescribing.
* Develop strong links with local agencies to encourage referrals, ensuring they are confident in the service.
* Work in partnership with local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing, demonstrating how collaboration can reduce pressure on statutory services and improve health outcomes.
* Provide referral agencies with regular updates, including training and information to facilitate appropriate referrals.
* Gather regular feedback on service quality and impact from referral agencies.
* Encourage self-referrals and reach out to communities that statutory agencies may find hard to access.
* Provide personalized support, including home visits where appropriate, respecting diversity and focusing on strengths-based approaches.
* Offer information about health, wellbeing, and prevention strategies.
* Assist individuals in identifying wider issues affecting their health, such as debt, housing, unemployment, loneliness, and caregiving.
* Support individuals, their families, and carers through social prescribing, promoting independence and life skills.
* Co-produce personalized support plans based on individual priorities and motivations.
* Physically introduce individuals to community activities and services, ensuring comfort and follow-up.
* Assist eligible individuals in exploring personal health budgets and developing skills for employment, where appropriate.
* Seek advice from supervisors or relevant professionals regarding patient concerns, referring back to GPs or specialists as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grades A-C in English and Maths
* Qualifications in link support worker or similar roles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable populations.
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