Overview
Working alongside GP practices, Social Prescribing Link Coordinators help patients and families connect with health and community services which will make a real difference to their emotional and physical wellbeing. You will deliver personalised support to patients, independently managing new referrals from health professionals and a caseload. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need and are able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, being confident to communicate at all levels across health and social care sectors. The position is available in north Kent and applicants must have experience of working with adults or children, a background in medical or social care, and experience of delivering health and wellbeing support to clients or groups. You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential. It's time for a new challenge.
Are you passionate about improving wellbeing? We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and confident individual to join our Social Prescribing team, helping adult and child patients to access support that will help them lead more independent, resilient and healthier lives.
Imago is a social action charity delivering an innovative range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations and private and public-sector agencies in Kent, East Sussex, Medway and London. Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people. We work with individuals, families, and communities to create change together.
Benefits
* Inclusive values-based environment
* Competitive remuneration package
* Workplace pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Opportunities for hybrid working
* Benenden Health Care
* Death in Service Benefit
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
* Development opportunities
* and more
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