Link Worker
8 months ago
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Link Worker to join our Chain Reaction team in Newcastle. The post holder will provide hospital discharge support for older people, facilitating their transition back into the community, working closely with volunteers, support workers and hospital staff to support a safe return home and prevent readmission. About you We would love to hear from you if you possess the following: To oversee the development and implementation of the Home from Hospital pilot, including working with relevant stakeholders, colleagues, and partners on a daily basis. To recruit, train and support volunteers to provide Home from Hospital support.
To work with older people in a reassuring, supportive and empowering manner in order to identify and assess individual needs, providing a range of options post discharge to support improvements in their general health and wellbeing. To work with older people their families carers and friends on a one-to-one basis. To present and discuss options and opportunities with the older person, in an accessible form, enabling them to identify suitable ways to achieve their desired outcomes and where appropriate, to refer them to other agencies and sources of help. To co-produce and monitor individual outcome-based support plans and associated risk assessments.
To identify and research information and local community resources relevant to the older persons situation. To support the older person to access community-based opportunities. To encourage and support older people using the Home from Hospital service to be involved in its development and contribute to its evaluation. To use appropriate systems to record the work of the service.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities
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Custody Link Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Humankind Charity Full time**Vacancy No** - VN4142 **Employment Type** - Fixed Term **Hours Per Week** - 37.00 **Work Pattern** - Monday to Friday **Location** - Newcastle Upon Tyne **Location Region** - Newcastle upon Tyne **Location City** **Location Postal Code** - NE1 **Interview Date** **Job Details** **Ab**out the role** Humankind’s Community Diversion Service is...
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Mental Health Link Worker
6 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom PROPS North East Full timePROPS is a leading provider of specialist support to Carers and Families affected by the problematic use of alcohol or other drugs. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the current Newcastle Team: Mental Health Link Worker - Newcastle 35 hours per week Do you have an aspirational commitment to support people aged 16 and...
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Community Bank Link Worker
1 day ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mental Health Concern Full time**Location**:Home working and travel to various community venues across Newcastle An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with strong interpersonal skills to join us as a Community Link Worker, working on a flexible bank hours contract. You will be working for our Chain Reaction service, which is commissioned by Newcastle City Council and...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
6 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Everyturn Full timeWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Link Worker / Social Prescriber to undertake a new role within Primary Care. The focus will be on patients suffering with mild mental health issues who do not have alternative forms of support and will not duplicate the work of existing provision locally. Referrals in to our service will be identified by...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Everyturn Mental Health Full timeWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Link Worker / Social Prescriber to undertake a new role within Primary Care! You will be working within the Outer West PCN between 6 GP surgeries (Denton Park Medical, Parkway Medical Group, Westerhope Medical Group, Throckley Primary Care Centre, Newburn Surgery, Denton Turret Medical Centre. This will also...
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Junior Social Prescribing Link Worker
8 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle General Practice Services Ltd Full timeMost people at some point in their life may benefit from navigation through encounters with different health services, agencies and professionals, across an often-confusing seascape of health, social and community care. Effective navigation is a key element of delivering coordinated, person-centered care and support. Junior Social Prescribing Link Workers...
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Link Workers
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Ways to Wellness Full timeJob purpose/summary Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing. Link workers provide non-medical support that focuses on what matters to me and take a holistic approach to an individuals health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. We are looking...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
3 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mental Health Concern Full time**We have an exciting secondment opportunity for an experienced Link Worker / Social Prescriber to undertake a new role within Primary Care.** The focus will be on patients who have drug and alcohol misuse who do not have alternative forms of support and will not duplicate the work of existing provision locally. Referrals into our service will be identified...
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Community Bank Link Worker
1 day ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mental Health Concern Full time**Location**:Home working and travel to various community venues across Newcastle An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with strong interpersonal skills to join us as a Community Link Worker, working on a flexible bank hours contract. You will be working for our Chain Reaction service, which is commissioned by Newcastle City Council and...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
1 month ago
Barton-upon-Humber, United Kingdom The Central Surgery Full timeJob summary North Care Network is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our vibrant and welcoming PCN.Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical link worker who take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle General Practice Services Ltd Full timeThe following are the core responsibilities of the SPLW. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels. Referrals a. Take referrals from a wide range of agencies; be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, provide updates...
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Case Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Everyturn Mental Health Full timeWe have an exciting opportunity for a Case Worker to join our Together in a Crisis team, located across North Tyneside. Together in a Crisis provides a rapid response to people who, following contact with the NHS are assessed as not in need of an urgent statutory response, but who nevertheless are in emotional and psychological distress and may require an...
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Health and Social Care Link Worker
9 hours ago
Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team at North Care Network. In this role, you will play a vital part in empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing access to community groups and statutory services.Key DutiesTake referrals from various agencies, including...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
8 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Everyturn Mental Health Full timeResponsibility for a designated case load, carrying out personalised, recovery focussed action planning, and supporting implementation and review of the plan. To actively engage with members to introduce people to mainstream resources. To develop and facilitate activities that promote employability. To promote good mental health and well-being, and encourage...
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Youth Worker
18 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time**A fantastic school in Newcastle are looking to appointment a Youth Worker to support pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs.** Your experience does not necessarily need to be in a school environment, but rather working or volunteering in youth groups, sports coaching, after school clubs or the care sector to name a few! Start date**:ASAP...
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Children's Support Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Staff Power Group Full timeStaffpower Group Healthcare are looking for passionate Support workers to join our team in Newcastle. **Purpose of the Post** - Provide advice, assistance, and support to young people. - Attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs. - Act as an appropriate role model and work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and...
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School Support Worker
3 days ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Milk Education - The UK’s First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency. Full timeMilk Education are working with a fantastic school in Newcastle to hire a dedicated School Support worker to provide exceptional support to children in KS1. **The role**: - Provide pupils with encouragement, support and comfort - Contribute to a safe, positive atmosphere that helps children learn and develop - Playing a major role in the safeguarding and...
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Care and Empowerment Worker
7 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Presbyterian Church in Ireland Full timeAs a Care and Empowerment Worker with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and older people. Our supported living environment provides a safe and supportive space for tenants to live independently, with access to 24-hour care and...
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Residential Support Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Upwards Residential Care Services Full time**Job description (Residential children's Support Worker)** **About us** **Salary & Benefits**: £12.00ph unqualified / £12.50 qualified £55.00 per night sleep in allowance. Paid DBS Certificate checks. QCF LEVEL 4 Health & Social care (Qualifying period / probation period successfully completed) Company Pension Scheme. Induction and training is...
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Senior Care Worker
7 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mariposa Care Group Full time**Hourly rate**: £11.92 per hour - plus enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/hr extra!) **Location**: Derwent, Low Westwood **Shift**: Days **Contract**:Permanent **Company**:Mariposa Care **Postcode**: NE17 7PL **Experience Required**:Yes **Required Qualifications**:Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it - Plus, enjoy lots of other great...