At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients by connecting them to community activities and services for better health and wellbeing.
- Company: Citizens Advice Milton Keynes, a trusted local charity since 1972.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in social care while making a real difference in the community.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help improve lives through social prescribing.
- Qualifications: Experience in social prescribing or similar support roles is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31939 - 39037 £ per year.
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems.
We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and confident person to join us in delivering a new project based in local GP Surgeries.
The ideal candidate will provide a Social Prescribing Link Worker service, to patients of Ascent Primary Care Network (Ascent PCN) in Milton Keynes, working to support patients and staff at each of their 3 medical centres across the area.
The Link Worker will take referrals from the PCN’s practices, and from a wide range of external agencies, and through self-referrals.
They'll work with people to identify issues that affect their health and wellbeing and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan that connects them to non-medical community-based activities, groups and services that meet practical, social, and emotional needs.
This is a challenging role, managing a demanding caseload, working to strict quality standards and playing a full part in multi-disciplinary team of health and social care professionals.
Successful candidates will be able to ensure that all work is compliant with our contract funder - Ascent PCN, and Citizens Advice standards.
- Applicants need to be –
- Computer-literate, although training on our case recording systems will be given.
- Able to travel between each of the 3 surgeries in Milton Keynes.
- Confident in working to performance targets.
- Able to show good communications skills, both written and verbal. These are essential in the role, as are excellent customer service skills with a non-judgemental approach.
- Prepared to work independently and from a variety of community-based locations.
A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a social prescribing role or an agency providing advice, support and signposting (or similar setting) is desirable.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Social Prescribing Link Worker in Milton Keynes employer: Citizens Advice BANES
Citizens Advice BANES is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer meaningful opportunities to make a real impact in the community while navigating exciting transformations. Join us in a role where your leadership will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of our services.
