Social Prescribing Team Lead - Link Communities & Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is seeking a Team Leader for its Social Prescribing service across four sites. You will supervise a small team while also managing a personal caseload, guiding patients to community groups and NHS services.

The role suits someone with experience in health and social care needs, with strong partnership skills to work with VCSE partners and care professionals, ensuring coordinated care and meaningful activity for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience of people with health and social needs.
• Knowledge of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
• Flexible approach focused on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage a small team of Social Prescribers.
• Run a personal caseload and assess patients' circumstances.
• Receive and manage referrals from health and care professionals.
• Connect patients with VCSE organisations and NHS services.
• Promote monitoring, evaluation and reporting of team activities.

Skills

Social prescribing

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Job description

Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is seeking a Team Leader for its Social Prescribing service across four sites. You will supervise a small team while also managing a personal caseload, guiding patients to community groups and NHS services.

The role suits someone with experience in health and social care needs, with strong partnership skills to work with VCSE partners and care professionals, ensuring coordinated care and meaningful activity for patients.