Community Link Worker: Health & Wellbeing Navigator (Hybrid)

Ely PCNs; Soham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ely PCNs in East Cambridgeshire is seeking a Social Prescriber to help patients access non-medical support and connect with local community networks to improve wellbeing.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours) across seven GP practices with hybrid working, including home and practice-based activity. You will support individuals to plan realistic steps and navigate services within the local community.

Qualifications

• Two years experience of working in adult health and social care, or related sectors.
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers.
• Experience of working with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing.
• Help connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical, social and emotional support.
• Collaborate with community partners to support existing and new groups to be accessible and sustainable.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Community liaison

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Ely PCNs in East Cambridgeshire is seeking a Social Prescriber to help patients access non-medical support and connect with local community networks to improve wellbeing.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours) across seven GP practices with hybrid working, including home and practice-based activity. You will support individuals to plan realistic steps and navigate services within the local community.