Social Prescriber

**Position**: Social Prescriber

**Location**: Rotherham & District: Remote with regular travel

**Closing date**: 19 November 2023

**Role details**:
Job title: Social Prescriber

Location: Remote with regular travel

**Salary**: £25,310-£27,363* (£10,124 - £10,945.20 2 days)

Salary pro rata: Yes

Hours per week: 15

Type of contract: Permanent

Closing time: 22:00

Interview date: 22 November 2023

Abiding by the funding agreement (SLA) between Voluntary Action Rotherham and CARD, you will deliver the social prescribing advice service ensuring both client and partner needs are met. You will provide one to one support for clients with long term health conditions and mental health issues. You will advise on the six areas of law covering benefits, housing, employment, consumer, debt, and family & relationships to improve client quality of life and independence. Support will predominantly happen in a clients home.

We are looking for someone who
- Is keen to support people with long term health conditions and mental health issues.
- Has experience as an holistic advisor (including via digital channels is desirable)
- Experience of monitoring and maintaining service delivery against agreed targets.
- Carries a full driving licence and access to a car to travel to clients is essential
- Is keen to work in the community, visiting the most vulnerable in their homes

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