PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker

PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker

Full-Time 30332 - 37072 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support individuals and families to improve their well-being and health outcomes through personalised care.
  • Company: Join a dynamic Primary Care Network focused on holistic health and community support.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a real difference in people's lives.
  • Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Empower communities and help people thrive by connecting them with vital resources.
  • Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for community health and well-being.

The predicted salary is between 30332 - 37072 Β£ per year.

  • Working with direct supervision by a GP, taking referrals from a wide range of agencies - working with primary care networks, community health teams, hospital discharge teams, social care services, housing agencies, employment organisations and the voluntary & community sector (VCS).

This list is not exhaustive.

  • Provide personalised support to individuals, families and carers, helping them to take control of their well-being so they can live more independently and improve their health outcomes, as key members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team.
  • Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focusing on what matters to the person.

The approach should be holistic and based on the individuals aspirations and goals and how these impact the wider determinants of health.

  • Co-produce a personalised support package to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or re-connecting people to community groups and statutory services.

The role may involve managing a caseload and this will need to be prioritised based on competing demands and the needs of clients.

  • Draw on, and increase, the strengths and capacities of local communities - enabling VCS organisations and community groups to receive referrals.

Ensure groups are supported and have basic safeguarding processes in place for vulnerable individuals, so people can develop friendships, a sense of belonging and increase knowledge, skills and confidence.

  • Alongside other members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, work collaboratively with local partners to contribute towards supporting local VCS organisations and community groups to become sustainable and that community asset are nurtured.

This may mean making group leaders aware of opportunities for small grants or micro-commissioning, where available.

It may also mean providing help to set up new community groups and services, where gaps in local provision are identified.

  • Social Prescribing Link Workers will have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary teams on what other services are available within the community and how and when patients can access them.

This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.

Key tasks Referrals

Promote social prescribing and the role it can play in facilitating self-management and improving outcomes by addressing the wider determinants of health.

As part of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, build relationships with key stakeholders and workers in other well-being pathways that are part of the PCN.

Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide information and feedback on social prescribing and other wellbeing-related services.

Develop strong links with local agencies, encouraging referrals by providing a high-quality and responsive service to referring practitioners.

Work in partnership with local agencies to raise awareness of how social prescribing and other well-being pathways can reduce pressure on statutory services and enable a holistic approach to care.

Provide advice and training on how to access information about support-related services and make appropriate referrals.

Seek feedback from referring agencies about service quality and impact.

Encourage referrals from communities that statutory agencies find hard to reach.

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PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

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Contact Details:

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker

Relationship Building
Holistic Approach
Personalised Support
Community Engagement
Referral Management
Collaboration
Communication Skills