At its heart, thisjob is about helping people work out what they themselves need to improve theirhealth and wellbeing, and then supporting them to make practical and realistic plansto change things for the better. The role very much involves helping the personconnect into their own local community networks of family, friends, and organisations,and helping the person navigate more traditional health and social careservices when needed.
Over the last five years,our Social Prescribing Link Workers have become key members of our GP Practiceteams - highly valued and appreciated by the GPs and Practice team colleagues,and also by the frontline staff from other organisations working across theEast Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood.
This vacancy is fora Social Prescriber linked to two of our seven PCN Practices: 50% at HaddenhamSurgery in Haddenham, and 50% Staploe Medical Centre in Soham. The post-holderwill manage their own caseload, with the majority of referrals coming from theGPs and the Practice teams. Much of the day-to-day work is done via phone andemail, and client notes saved in the GP clinical system. Our Social Prescribersare also expected to work in the community, visiting patients at home andattending meetings as and when needed.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 19th October 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post-holderwill work directly one-to-one with patients registered at either Haddenham orStaploe Surgeries who need help with non-medical aspects of their lives. Thiswill include supporting people with emotional, social and practical support,including:
* getting help with housing
* getting help with transport, mobility, and accessibility
* accessing advice around money, debt, and benefits
* managing forms and correspondence
* making meaningful social connections
* connecting with mental health services and social services
* maintaining healthy lifestyles, activities, and exercise
* finding and maintaining employment and meaningful activities
* getting help with activities of daily living and assistive technology
* Getting help with any family or caring responsibilities they may have.
The Social Prescriber is not expected to be expert in each and every area above, but is expected to be a skilled generalist: able to rapidly get a good understanding of the patients own views, needs, and wishes, know what help is available, and how to access it.
Furthermore, over time, Social Prescribers develop a detailed picture and understandingof their local community - what's available, what isn't, what works, and whatdoesn't and this intelligence helps identify areas of greatest need and the prioritiesfor community development. Many of our Social Prescribers have had greatsuccess working with others to set up groups and activities in their local GP patches.
Every week, Social Prescribers meet with colleagues from other organisations, at our East Cambs Neighbourhood Wellness Hub, to share ideas and discuss solutions for any patients who are facing particularly complex life challenges. This is proving a very supportive and effective way of working.
The detailed job description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
* Further qualification in Social Prescribing or a related health and social care area.
Additional criteria
* Ability to travel and work with clients in the community.
* Satisfactory references from two previous employers.
* Satisfactory result on Enhanced CDS check.
* Good fit with the personalised care and practice teams.
Experience
* Although no formal qualifications in Social Prescribing are needed to apply, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting individuals and communities, and committed to equality, social inclusion, and strengths-based, person-centred approaches. They will be able to demonstrate some experience in this area.
* The post-holder will need to have excellent communication skills and be comfortable using IT. Problem-solving, pragmatism, and patient-focus are essential to the success of this role, as is the ability to build honest, non-judgemental, boundaried and professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Experience of working in General Practice / Community Care / Voluntary & Community Sector / Social Care.
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.
Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working
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