We are seeking enthusiastic and well-organised persons to join our Social Prescribing team, and have opportunities available within two of our services:
Our REACT team.
Providing social prescribing support for people referred through REACT (Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team) based at Constantine House, Ipswich.
Our ‘Connect for Health’ team.
Providing social prescribing support for patients referred to us by Ipswich GP’s or other health care teams, based at our Tower House office (with the possibility of Ipswich outreach work in the future).
Social Prescribing offers support for the (non-medical) socio economic issues that individuals face to help improve their overall health and wellbeing. Our social prescribing teams work with a variety of statutory organisations, health professionals and other VCSFE providers. They support referred individuals to identify areas where they need help and support, and then facilitate or co-ordinate the actions needed to resolve. This may include support that can aid independence at home, prevent hospitalisation, to make connections to services that can assist with money, employment, housing or welfare benefits or to help someone reconnect with the community and reduce isolation.
To be successful in a social prescribing role, you will be personable, confident, self-driven and self-motivated – ideally with recent relevant experience or able to undertake training to reach the required standard. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to self-manage your workload and time. You will be able to manage client cases with attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal skills working empathetically and professionally. You will have a passion for making a difference by providing a ‘person centred’ approach to the clients you work with.
If you feel you have the relevant experience or have a genuine passion for social prescribing and the difference it can make to people’s lives, please submit your CV and a Personal Statement outlining your skills, experience and your reasons for applying to HR@ipswichcab.org.uk
If you would like to talk about either of these roles in more detail, please contact
Margaret Vane, Chief Operating Officer on 01473 219772.
Interview: TBC
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
* Industry: Information Services
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