Social Prescriber in Maidenhead

Maidenhead Primary Care Networks is a group of 9 GP Practices working together with a range of local providers to offer more personalised and coordinated health and social care to the 87,550 patient population of Maidenhead in Berkshire. We are looking to recruit to the post of Social Prescriber, to work within our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in proactively identifying and working with people, including the frail/elderly and those with long-term conditions, to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services. They will work closely with GPs and practice teams, making sure that appropriate support is made available to people; supporting them to understand and manage their condition and ensuring their changing needs are addressed. They will enable people to access the services and support they require to meet their health and wellbeing needs, helping to improve people's quality of life. They will work alongside care coordinators and health and wellbeing coaches to provide an all-encompassing approach to personalised care and enable people to navigate through the health and care system. The post holder will work with a diverse range of people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a varied, and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be organised, patient and empathetic. They will have experience of working in health, social care or other support roles including direct contact with people, families or carers.

About us

Maidenhead Primary Care Network has been successfully delivering at scale care to the population of Maidenhead for 4 years. We have a large team of both clinical and non-clinical staff. While each Social Prescriber will become embedded in up to 3 Practices, they frequently enjoy a mutually supportive joint approach to work with other members of the 20 strong PCN ProActive Care Team. The Team benefit from both practice and PCN supervision and training.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the PCNs multi-disciplinary team
• Support patients referred by GPs, managing a caseload through assessment, goal-setting, and onward referral
• Provide time-limited, ongoing support to promote engagement with identified services
• Deliver local projects that respond to community health needs and contribute to the wider aims of the PCN
• Help address wider determinants of health, such as debt, housing, and physical inactivity
• Work with individuals who may be lonely, socially isolated, or experiencing mental health challenges
• Strengthen community and personal resilience and reduce health and wellbeing inequalities
• Promote personalised care and embed this approach across the PCN
• Support or initiate community-based groups to improve accessibility and reach

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, care coordinators, health and wellbeing coaches, and other members of the PCN to ensure an integrated and person-centred approach to care. This role involves a combination of in-practice work, community engagement, and local project delivery. There may be requirements to work remotely depending on the role's demands. Please note: this is not a clinical role. Core working hours are between 8:00am and 6:00pm, subject to the needs of the patients.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in health, social care, or other roles involving direct support to individuals, families, or carers
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
• Empathetic, patient-centred approach with strong organisational skills
• Confidence in working across varied environments and with diverse populations
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and focused in challenging or emotionally demanding situations

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role
• Strong organisational and written skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes

Qualifications

• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role
• Strong organisational and written skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes

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.