Social Prescribing Link worker

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Sick pay

NHS pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Paternity leave

Blue Light discounts

Employee assistance network

NHS Fleet Solutions

Job summary

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance is seeking a motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to support individuals in improving health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical interventions and community-based support. You will collaborate with GP practices, voluntary organisations and community groups to connect people with local services and networks.

The role involves home visits, one-to-one support and a person-centred approach to identify what matters most to individuals, helping them

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the personalized care approach and providing personalized support.
• Ability to meet people one-to-one and conduct home visits within policy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of social determinants affecting health and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess needs and link clients with local services and networks.

Responsibilities

• Identify goals with individuals and formulate simple care plans to support wellbeing.
• Meet people one-to-one and conduct home visits when appropriate.
• Link clients with local services, activities, and community groups.
• Support people to engage with services that improve wellbeing and independence.
• Work across GP surgeries, community venues and patients' homes to reach those in need.

Skills

Personalized care

Social prescribing

Home visits

Communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team, supporting individuals to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence through personalised, non-medical interventions and community-based support. The successful candidate will work closely with GP practices, healthcare professionals, voluntary organisations, and community groups to help people take greater control of their health and wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you will identify what matters most to individuals and connect them with local services, activities, and support networks. You will support people facing social, emotional, and practical challenges, including loneliness, poor mental wellbeing, financial difficulties, housing concerns, and long-term health conditions. By helping individuals access appropriate support, you will contribute to improved wellbeing and reduced health inequalities. This role is ideal for an organised, proactive, and empathetic individual with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You will work across GP surgeries, community venues, and patients' homes, supporting people to engage with services that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. Please note: Interviews for this role will be taking place on 3rd and 5th of November. This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Applicants who do not meet this essential requirement should not apply.

• Knowledge of the personalized care approach and providing personalized support
• Work alongside individuals to identify goals and formulate simple care plans to support their wellbeing.
• Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organizations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.

At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.

We take pride in offering a robust package to support our employees, including:

• Annual Leave - Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
• Sick Pay - Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
• Pension Scheme - Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave - We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
• Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their newborns.
• Blue Light Discounts - Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make an expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Network - Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 247
• NHS Fleet Solutions - A salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with savings on monthly payments for brand new cars.