Social Prescriber (bank) in Billericay

We are looking for social prescribers to join us on a sessional worker contract across the Billericay and Brentwood areas. The postholder will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, as the work is community-based.

The detailed postcode on the advert is CM12 0BJ but this role could cover locations across CM11, CM12, CM13 postcodes.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be based primarily in GP surgeries, but also in community centres across the Billericay and Brentwood areas. The role is varied but is primarily helping/signposting people to access local services. Some examples are health and wellbeing interventions (such as support with weight loss), mobility assistance in the home, or sharing information about available financial support.

About us

Welcome toProvide Community, where transforming lives is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, employee owned community interest company, that is growing in size but also in our ability to make a meaningful impact.

Our award-winning culture is built on a foundation of care, innovation, and compassion. Our mission is simple: to treat, care for, and educate people, while pioneering innovative technological solutions.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for social prescribers to join us on a sessional worker contract across the Billericay and Brentwood areas. This role gives the opportunity to be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Driving licence with access to a vehicle for work

Experience

• Experience in health and social care
• Social Prescribing experience
• SystmOne training
• Experience working in a GP surgery

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.