Social Prescribing Link Worker

1 month ago


Hartlepool, United Kingdom Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH] Full time

o Working with North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust and GP practices within Hartlepool and Stockton you will be responsible for incoming referrals from the trust. o Provide personalised support to individuals and their families enabling them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. o Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce in consultation with the patient and when appropriate other multi-disciplinary teams personalised support plans created to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. o The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by the individual It is therefore vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the individuals needs is beyond the scope of your role. o Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
- Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision. o Build relationships with key staff within the Trust/GP Practices/Wider SPLW team, attending relevant meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing. o Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies, encouraging referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals. o Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Seek and create reports on regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies. o Meet people on a one-to-one basis, make home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.

Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets. o Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. o Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards. o Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support. o Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced. o Work closely with Trust/GP practices to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to EMIS/SystmOne and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the clinical commissioning group (CCG).



  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Care Link Northern LTD Full time

    Care Link Northern are looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring, community care workers who have a passion for delivering person centred care. We are a small company who pride ourselves on enabling a reliable and personal approach to care for both staff and service users. You will be required to visit a number of individuals homes throughout your agreed...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Pin Point Health & Social Care Full time

    Support Workers Hartlepool £11.44 - £22 per hour We are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Worker’s to work within a variety of environments across Whitby including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency. The Role: As a Support Worker at Pin...


  • Hartlepool, Hartlepool, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time

    Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy team at a Hartlepool based within the Children in care team. To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience.As a...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Pin Point Health & Social Care Full time

    Support WorkersHartlepool£11.44 - £22 per hourWe are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Worker’s to work within a variety of environments across Whitby including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency.The Role:As a Support Worker at Pin Point...


  • Hartlepool, Hartlepool, United Kingdom Care Link Northern LTD Full time

    Care Link Northern are looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring, community care workers who have a passion for delivering person centred care. We are a small company who pride ourselves on enabling a reliable and personal approach to care for both staff and service users. You will be required to visit a number of individuals homes throughout your agreed...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, Hartlepool, United Kingdom Pin Point Health & Social Care Full time

    Support WorkersHartlepool£ £22 per hourWe are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Worker's to work within a variety of environments across Whitby including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency.The Role: As a Support Worker at Pin Point Health and...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Paragon Social Care Full time

    **Job Title**: Support Worker for Young People **Organisation**: Paragon Social Care **Job Type**: 0-hour contract **About Us**: At Paragon Social Care, our unwavering commitment is to provide the highest standards of care and support for the children and young people we look after. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Seven Resourcing Full time

    Seven Resourcing are looking for 2 temporary Residential Social Care Workers to support a young male in a residential home. We require 2 members of staff every weekend from Friday after school until Monday morning (times may vary) each weekend for the next 4 weeks (need may be longer or shorter than 4 weeks). The hourly rate is £12.00 per hour. **The...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Bespoke Health and Social Care Full time

    We are a leading national provider, supporting adults and children in the community with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Here at Bespoke Health and Social Care; LD&A, our fundamental belief is that individuals and their families should be empowered to make choices and have control over their care which enables them to live safely at home, promotes their...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Staff Power Group Full time

    Staffpower Group Healthcare are looking for passionate Support workers to join our team in Hartlepool. **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...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKHartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool Borough Council. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of social care services, particularly focusing on...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKHartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool Borough Council. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of social care services, particularly focusing on...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKHartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool Borough Council. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of social care services, particularly focusing on...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKLike the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.Hartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKHartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool Borough Council. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of social care services, particularly focusing on...


  • Hartlepool, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    SAS Team Manager Social Worker - Hartlepool, UKHartlepool, UK£27 - £35 Per hourJob Description:Randstad Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SAS Team Manager Social Worker for the Hartlepool Borough Council. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of social care services, particularly focusing on...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, Hartlepool, United Kingdom Bespoke Health and Social Care Full time

    We are a leading national provider, supporting adults and children in the community with Learning Disabilities and Autism.Here at Bespoke Health and Social Care; LD&A, our fundamental belief is that individuals and their families should be empowered to make choices and have control over their care which enables them to live safely at home, promotes their...

  • Project Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Supported Living Full time

    Location: Hartlepool, Durham, GB, TS25 3JW- Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 07/07/2024- Salary: £12.50 / per hour- Requisition: 218854**Part -Time Project Worker** **Glamis Walk, 19-27 Glamis Walk, Hartlepool, Durham, TS25 3JW** **£12.50 per hour** **15 and 20 hours...

  • Bank Project Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Supported Living Full time

    Location: Hartlepool, Durham, GB, TS25 3JW- Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 07/07/2024- Salary: £12.50 / hour- Requisition: 218848**Bank Project Worker** **19-27 Glamis Walk, Hartlepool, Durham, TS25 3JW** **£12.50 per hour** **Hours as and when required** Sanctuary...

  • Project Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Hartlepool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Group Full time

    **Part -Time Project Worker** **Glamis Walk, 19-27 Glamis Walk, Hartlepool, Durham, TS25 3JW** **£12. 50 per hour** **15 and 20 hours available per week** Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Homelessness Service, Glaims Walk, Hartlepool At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a...