Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Personalised Care Team in Kirklees. Personalised Care gives people the same choice and control over their mental and physical health that they have come to expect in every other aspect of their life. It helps a range of people – from those with long‑term illness and complex needs to those managing mental health issues or struggling with social issues that affect their health and wellbeing – to make decisions about managing their health so they can live the life they want based on what matters to them, working alongside clinical information from the professionals who support them.
As part of the Personalised Care Team you will be working across all Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kirklees. PCNs coordinate GP practices, NHS staff and voluntary sector partners to provide integrated services to the local population. The role requires you to work in a variety of locations and settings across Kirklees – GP practices, community venues, patient homes and remotely – and to travel extensively, with access to transport being essential.
Social Prescribing works with people in a holistic way to help empower them to take better control of their health and well‑being. It provides people with the time to talk about what matters to them and connects them to community‑based activity and statutory services that offer practical and emotional support.
Responsibilities
* Work within the Personalised Care Team across all Primary Care Networks in Kirklees.
* Deliver services in a variety of settings – GP practices, community venues, patient homes and remotely – and travel across the borough as required.
* Build trusting relationships with patients, their families and carers, using an asset‑and‑strengths based approach to provide personalised support that helps people live well and independently.
* Function as a Mental Health Social Prescribing Link Worker, supporting patients with a recognised mental health diagnosis to improve overall health and wellbeing.
* Collaborate with colleagues across statutory and voluntary Mental Health Services as part of the Kirklees Mental Health Transformation, and manage a high caseload of patients.
* Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends on occasion, and adhere to the 37‑hour, 5‑day weekly schedule (Monday‑Friday).
Requirements
Must be able to work flexible hours and travel across Kirklees. Access to personal transport is required. The role is 37 hours per week over 5 days, Monday‑Friday. A DBS check is required at the appropriate level. The position is temporary, ending 31 March 2027, and is at Grade 8 with a salary range of £32,061‑£33,699.
Equality and Diversity
We encourage applications from people with all differing abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require support completing an application form, please contact the Recruitment Team. All applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.
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