Social Prescriber - Flexible Part-Time (16h/w)

NHS Wiltshire; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

NHS Wiltshire, based at Roundstone Surgery in Trowbridge, is seeking a compassionate Social Prescriber for 16 hours per week with flexible working arrangements. You will help patients access community services, activities and practical support to improve health and wellbeing.

In this role you will work closely with GPs, practice teams and local organisations to address challenges such as loneliness, housing issues and financial concerns, with peer support from other Social Prescribers across the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Empathetic, organised, and able to work independently.
• Experience in health, social care, wellbeing, community, or voluntary sector settings.
• Strong commitment to helping people access services and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to access community services and practical support.
• Collaborate with GPs and practice teams to identify needs.
• Assist patients with barriers like loneliness, housing issues, or financial concerns.
• Join a supportive Social Prescribing team with guidance from peers.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organised

Independent work

Community health

Job description

NHS Wiltshire, based at Roundstone Surgery in Trowbridge, is seeking a compassionate Social Prescriber for 16 hours per week with flexible working arrangements. You will help patients access community services, activities and practical support to improve health and wellbeing.

In this role you will work closely with GPs, practice teams and local organisations to address challenges such as loneliness, housing issues and financial concerns, with peer support from other Social Prescribers across the