Social Prescribing Link Worker
6 months ago
Working in partnership with key staff in the GP practice to deliver their priorities, attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider PCN team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing. As a member of the Personalised Care team you will attend regular team meetings to give feedback on the service, raise issues and receive briefings and updates from team members. - Accept referrals for people with health conditions (including common mental health conditions, obesity, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mobility issues and sensory impairment) who wish to benefit from community support, focusing on people who are isolated. This includes self-referrals and online enquiries.
- Proactively contact, engage and inspire people to take part, assessing their needs and offering a personalised approach to include face to face meetings, home visits, telephone support as required. - Motivate, empower and encourage people to take positive action to improve their health and wellbeing, by connecting with others, attending groups, promoting self-care, volunteering, accessing advice and information and support services. Set goals and develop plans with people to help them take control of their health and wellbeing. - Work with people in a supportive, holistic way (using a Motivational Interview approach) to address practical and psychological barriers, such as lack of transport, low confidence and social isolation, to co-produce a solution.
- Using the JOY system and directory, support people to choose appropriate community activities to support their well-being, such as exercise groups, self-help groups, debt advice, community gardening. - Maintain regular, supportive contact to address issues as they arise and ensure people progress and achieve their goals. - Ensure all necessary data and information about patients, users and volunteers is recorded accurately and confidentially on the practice database with awareness of information governance best practice. - Use recognised tools with patients to track improvements in their health and wellbeing, and work with the GP practice to review data on GP appointments and hospital admissions to track statistical improvements at practices.
- Engage with Patient Participation Groups, existing community groups, patients and staff to promote volunteer opportunities. - Work closely with the Personalised Care team to benefit from the co-ordination of activities and link in with the wider service offer. - Help to identify opportunities and activities in the local area which people could benefit from, such as local community groups, make contact, engage them in the service and register them on the JOY directory (with support from colleagues). - Achieve targets for numbers of people engaged and supported and produce monthly monitoring reports as required.
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Pcn Social Prescribing Link Worker
7 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Lakeside Healthcare Group Full timePurpose of the role Lakeside Healthcare are looking to employ Community Link Workers (Social Prescribing) to assist in the provision of care for patients within our Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCNs vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. You will work in close partnership with our member practice teams...
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Social Prescriber Link Worker
4 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Boroughbury Medical Centre Full timeThis is an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join a busy city centre medical practice and be part of the practice team to support the delivery of Primary Care Network’s ambitions to the highest quality and safety. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their well being, live...
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Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Link Worker
6 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Lakeside Healthcare Group Full timeLakeside Healthcare are looking to employ Community Link Workers (Social Prescribing) to assist in the provision of care for patients within our Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCNs vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. You will work in close partnership with our member practice teams as well as health,...
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
7 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Dr Laliwala and Partners Full time**Referrals**: Build relationships with key staff within the PCN, attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing. Be proactive and work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory...
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Social Worker
1 day ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions - Social Work Full timeService Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker in Peterborough to work in a Children's Social Services Department. This position will be based in a busy Children in Care Team. We are looking to recruit highly motivated qualified Social Workers for our Children in Care Team who will be able to assess effectively and manage a...
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Social Care Support Worker
3 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThis exciting post is based across the Peterborough area. The post offers the opportunity to work with people and their carers to work in a strengths-focused way to support people to lead their lives in the way they choose to. We are focused on empowering people and supporting their independence and wellbeing. Within this post, this will include practical...
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Social Worker Specialist
3 days ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeJob OverviewAs a Qualified Social Worker with Entrust Social Care Ltd, you will be part of a close-knit team working to ensure the safety and well-being of children in Bedfordshire.This is a 37-hour per week contract with flexibility for negotiation, offering a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
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Consultant Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeWe are seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join our team at Entrust Social Care Ltd. As a Consultant Social Worker, you will provide high-quality consultancy and advice to staff within Children's Services and other agencies in relation to allegations against members of the children's workforce.You will have 2+ years of experience in UK child...
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Social Worker
1 week ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeJob Title: Qualified Social WorkerLocation: Bedfordshire, UKJob Type: ContractEstimated Salary: £25-£35 per hour (dependent on experience)Entrust Social Care Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Children's Adoption Team in Bedfordshire. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for recruiting,...
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Social worker
3 weeks ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Peterborough City Council Full timeAre you a social worker, senior social worker or senior practitioner looking for a new role? Here at PCC we are looking for social workers to join our teams including .. Family safeguarding team Transfer of Care Team Children's Social Work Centre of Professional Excellence Young people's safeguarding team MASH team If you are a qualified...
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Non-medical Prescriber
7 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full timeOverview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our** NMP’s **are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments...
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Social Worker Position
2 weeks ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in Bedfordshire. As a key member of our Children's Adoption Team, you will work closely with prospective adopters, children, and their families to achieve positive outcomes.The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, assessing, and preparing prospective adopters for...
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeJob SummaryThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our team in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and families, and will be registered with the HCPC.The role involves recruiting, assessing and preparing prospective adopters, as well as...
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Sales Ambassador for Social Cause
2 weeks ago
Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Charity Link Careers Full timeAre you a motivated individual looking for a new challenge? We have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Ambassador for Social Cause to join our team at Charity Link Careers.This role involves going door-to-door, speaking to members of the public about charitable causes and signing them up for regular donations or sponsorships. You will receive full...
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Temporary Qualified Social Worker
4 weeks ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full timeJob Description:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our team at Entrust Social Care Ltd. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the delivery of exceptional services to children and their families.Key Responsibilities:Deliver early help and statutory services, ensuring great outcomes for children, young...
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Social Worker
3 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full timeOpus people solutions on behalf of Peterborough City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Length of assignment: 3 months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £40ph Location: Peterborough Remote/Office based: Hybrid Hold a case load commensurate with an...
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Social Worker
1 month ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full timeOpus people solutions on behalf of Peterborough City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Length of assignment: 3 months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £40ph Location: Peterborough Remote/Office based: Hybrid Hold a case load commensurate with an...
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Children's Social Worker
2 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Peterborough City Council Full timeDo you want the opportunity to take the next step in your professional social work career in the Peterborough Childrens Centre for Professional Excellence. Does this strike a chord with you? If so, keep reading to see if you could be a fit for the Social Worker role within our new Childrens Social Work Centre of Professional Excellence. This is an exciting...
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Senior Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full timeSenior Social Worker£38 per hourAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Registered Social Worker to join our team in a senior capacity. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-ASYE experience and be registered with the relevant regulatory body.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary teamWork...
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Children's Support Worker
7 months ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Social Care Recruitment Full timeWe are looking for a passionate Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people from traumatic backgrounds. As a support worker you will work as part of a team of support workers to deliver a high standard of care at all times. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights...