Social Prescribing Link Worker

North West Leicestershire; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Leicestershire GP Federation is seeking a Social Prescribing Link Worker to cover maternity leave across 12 GP practices. You will help patients engage with local non-clinical services and develop sustainable wellbeing plans within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance community connections.

The role requires travel to multiple locations, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work autonomously while building partnerships with voluntary sector organisations and local authorities

Qualifications

• Excellent listening skills and empathy in patient interactions.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise tasks.
• Able to travel between locations with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to access local non-clinical services.
• Refer patients to community and VCSE organisations as needed.
• Develop and maintain networks with GP practices and partners.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team across locations.

Skills

Active listening

Caseload management

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join us to cover maternity leave.

Our Social Prescribers support individuals to take greater control of their own health in a way that makes sense to them and enables them to feel connected and supported to facilitate sustainable change. We recognise that community-centred ways of working can be effective in improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and our team have a good track‑record of providing this.

Social Prescribers support medical and non-medical professionals with an option to refer patients to a range of local, non-clinical services when their health can no longer be improved through traditional medical interventions. Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities which are typically provided by Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSE) in locations that feel comfortable for the individual, i.e., activities that support feelings of contribution and connection with others., At North West Leicestershire our team of Social Prescribing Link Workers support the development of the team and provide additional capacity as the service grows. You will primarily support in any of our 12 practices as needed.

If you are passionate about supporting people and proactive to help find solutions, then please do consider joining our friendly team.

Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel between locations is essential. Applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are normally required., We are looking for a caring, empathetic and sensitive individual to help people of all ages, to improve their health and wellbeing. To do this you will have excellent listening skills and use your knowledge and experience to help support people to engage and identify their own support methods. This will involve working in a multi‑disciplinary way with GP Practices to build networks with voluntary sector organisations, local authorities and other partners. You will need to be proactive to identify and approach these organisations to develop options for our patients.

You will be a confident individual who is comfortable speaking and meeting people from a range of backgrounds. You will be skilled at managing a caseload, good at seeking support and advice when necessary, and be able to work autonomously.

The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices covering 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network.