Social Prescribers

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

**About the Role**:
Why would you want to work as a social prescriber? Here’s why.
- To truly make a difference to people’s lives
- To use your listening skills and empathetic nature to unpick complex issues
- To feel like you belong to a forward thinking company with passion
- C360 pioneered social prescribing in Essex so you are joining an established team with a great reputation
- You want a job with real purpose

This role is based in Colchester and the main duties include** **processing referrals received either direct or through a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge and many other stakeholders (this list is not exhaustive) to identify the most appropriate service, club or support to meet the needs of the individuals that offer practical, social and emotional support that will improve their health and wellbeing.

You will build relationships with the people you are helping by listening carefully to what is important to them and what motivates them. You will work individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.

You will bring:

- A passion for helping people to self-care and self-manage their health and wellbeing whilst having our **values** at the heart of what you do
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy and emotional resilience
- Ability to work in a** **team environment
- Flexibility with working hours and location

This role would suit someone who has the resilience to deal with complex and sometimes challenging situations.

**About Us**: What you can expect:

- A base in Colchester but there needs to be flexibility with working location (GP surgeries, hospital etc)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- An extra day’s holiday for your** **birthday (after passing probation)
- Five extra days holiday (pro-rata) after five years’ service
- Up to** **three days volunteering per year (after passing probation)
- Development opportunities
- Full training and a robust induction
- Staff Buddy Scheme
- Social and Wellbeing programme

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check


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