Social Prescribing Link Worker

6 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Provide CIC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team at Provide CIC. As a key member of our community outreach team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families to access community resources and services that promote health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Community Outreach and Engagement
    • Build strong relationships with local community groups, organizations, and stakeholders to identify and develop opportunities for social prescribing.
    • Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to promote social prescribing and its benefits to patients and their families.
  • Patient Support and Navigation
    • Provide personalized support to patients and their families to help them access community resources and services that meet their needs.
    • Work with patients to identify their strengths, goals, and priorities, and develop a personalized support plan to help them achieve their goals.
  • Data Capture and Evaluation
    • Work with our data team to capture and analyze data on social prescribing outcomes and impact.
    • Contribute to the development of reports and evaluations to inform service improvement and development.
Requirements
  • Qualifications and Experience
    • Degree in a relevant field (e.g. social work, health sciences, community development).
    • Experience working in a community outreach or patient support role.
  • Skills and Competencies
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Opportunities for Professional Development
  • A Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment


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