Community Health & Wellbeing Link Worker

NHS Jobs; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a role to work with patients in the community, signingpost to local services, promote prevention and wellbeing, and connect them with groups and services. The role involves engaging with practices, coordinating with health and social care networks, and encouraging holistic approaches for those with chronic diseases.

You will build relationships with partners, signpost to mental health services and bereavement support when needed, support referral

Responsibilities

• To work with patients in a variety of settings, in their own homes or in GP surgeries, to signpost them to local services/organisations which the patient themselves feels would be of benefit to reach their goals.
• To work with partner organisations to support the development and delivery of an integrated care plan for the client so all their needs are met in a holistic way.
• To follow up with clients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis.
• To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers.
• To ensure information about providers and voluntary groups is shared locally across neighbouring networks.
• To undertake regular training to extend and update knowledge of health and wellbeing issues.

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a role to work with patients in the community, signingpost to local services, promote prevention and wellbeing, and connect them with groups and services. The role involves engaging with practices, coordinating with health and social care networks, and encouraging holistic approaches for those with chronic diseases.

You will build relationships with partners, signpost to mental health services and bereavement support when needed, support referral