Social Prescriber

5 months ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Community360 Full time

**Social Prescriber Full-time**

**(Engagement Officer) - Colchester**

**£26,421 - £28,770 per annum**

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** includeprocessing referrals received either direct or through a wide range of agencies, working within 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.

The locations for this role are:

- Discharge Hub
- Cluster Wards

**You will bring**:

- An awareness of the current **health and social care climate**
- A **passion** for helping people to self-care and self-manage their health and wellbeing whilst having our Purpose & Values at the heart of what you do
- An ability to build **strong relationships** and work collaboratively with community leaders, local authority, and professionals
- Excellent **communication** (written, verbal and listening) skills with an ability to write reports and papers
- An ability to prioritise tasks, workload and manage time effectively
- Great **interpersonal skills** to work with diverse communities
- Strong **communication** skills
- **Empathy** and emotional **resilience**
- Ability to work in a **team environment**
- **Flexibility** with working hours and location this role is outreach and therefore you could be based within the hospital and other partner locations.
- An ability to **multi-task** within a dynamic, fast paced, and changing environment
- **A “can do”** attitude and ensure a high quality customer focus service at all times

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

**What you can expect**:

- A base in Colchester but there needs to be flexibility with working location (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
- Access to Colchester Travel Scheme
- Pension Scheme 6% paid for by employer
- Charity Discount Card

To apply, please use this link:
Pay: £26,421.00-£28,770.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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