Social Worker

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Talent Finder Jobs Full time €29,964

Social Prescribing Link Worker | West Midlands | 37 hours a week | £29,964 per annum, pro-rata | An enhanced DBS check for the Adults workforce will be undertaken for this role Our client is committed to safeguarding children, and adults with care and support needs and has in place fully implemented and regularly reviewed policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults with Care and Support Needs.
The organisation is fully committed to Equality and Diversity, values diversity in our workforce and welcomes enquiries and applications from everyone. The employer is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
They have a strong commitment to safeguarding and using approved safer recruitment processes. In line with these processes, this post will require an enhanced DBS and Barred List check for the Adult workforce.
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker you will be employed by Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA) and attached to one of 6 Primary Care Networks in the City.
Educated to Degree level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent level of experience
Experience of working in the Voluntary and Community or Health sectors, with knowledge of both
Experience or knowledge of the health and social care environment
Excellent communication and networking skills
Knowledge and understanding of community development values and principles
Knowledge of health and social care issues
An understanding of safeguarding and related issues
Experience of managing risk, including when to involve medical staff
Experience of working within diverse communities and an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Able to travel within Wolverhampton on a daily basis including visiting people in their own homes
While not a requirement of the post, an ability to communicate in alternative languages would be an advantage
Co-create simple care plans based on individual priorities and motivations
Connect people to local voluntary organizations and community groups
Participate in health coaching as needed (training provided)
Strengthen and expand local Voluntary and Community sector services
Identify local service needs and gaps, and collaborate on solutions
Promote holistic service provision to aid in healthcare transformation and prevention.
Identify and replicate successful local initiatives
Develop understanding of local assets (skills, knowledge, activities, services)
Build relationships with key staff in GP practices and other health and social care professionals
Participate in regular supervision and training as required
Record monitoring information using various systems
Engage in other role-related activities in a flexible and developing environment
You will be entitled to 29 annual days’ leave and 8 bank Holidays (all pro-rata)

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
WVCA values equality and diversity in its workforce and is committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities of our city. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.
We are a Disability Confident- Committed employer, and guarantee an interview to all disabled candidates meeting the essential criteria for the post.


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