Social Prescriber

2 weeks ago

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

About the Role:

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a Social Prescriber to join our practice team.


Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and well-being through referral to non-medical 'link workers' who give time, focus on 'what matters to me' and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.


The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies and providing personalised support to vulnerable individuals;
  • Working in partnership with the practice team, supporting patients and promoting positive lifestyle changes, preventing illhealth by means of behavioural change techniques;
  • Completing holistic care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community;
  • Providing information and advice about a wide range of services to promote health and wellbeing and maintain independence within communities;
  • Forging strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups;
  • Contributing to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and to combat unnecessary GP appointments;
  • Working with patients in the practice or with patients in their own homes, providing personalised person centered support.


If you are a local community champion / social prescriber and want a new and exciting change in career, then we would love to hear from you.


You will need to have the following skills:

  • You will have experience of working within healthcare or the voluntary / community sector, supporting vulnerable groups;
  • Ideally you will have a Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification;
  • You will have strong listening and communication skills;
  • You will be familiar on local resources and services and how to access them;
  • You will be motivated by helping people, with care and empathy;
  • In delivering personcentered support in a nonjudgmental way;
  • Experience of completing holistic person centered care planning assessments;
  • Understanding of the needs of small volunteerled community groups and ability to support their development;
  • Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies;
  • Experience and confident in the delivery of lifestyle change interventions.

About Us:

Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and friendly environment Flexible working hours Peer support CPD Support with training and development Extra pay for holiday cover25 Days Holiday (pro rata) + Bank HolidaysNHS PensionStudy leaveMaternity and sick pay

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