Social Prescriber

Overview

In this role, you will support people to take control of their health and wellbeing through personalised, time-focused approaches. You will join a cross-site PCN multi-disciplinary team to build trusting relationships, co-create simple care plans, and connect individuals to local community groups and services. You will work with a diverse network of partners to strengthen community assets and address wider determinants of health. This is an opportunity to shape social prescribing within a collaborative primary care setting and make a tangible impact on access to services and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Take referrals from a wide range of agencies under GP supervision and manage a personal caseload
• Provide personalised support to individuals, families and carers to improve health, independence and outcomes
• Develop trusting relationships and co-produce simple personalised care plans
• Connect people to appropriate community groups and statutory services
• Educate non-clinical and clinical staff about community services and access pathways
• Collaborate with local partners and VCSE organisations to sustain community assets and identify gaps
• Support and empower communities to increase strengths and capacities of local groups
• Offer health checks as directed by GPs
• Prioritise needs and determine when referrals to other health professionals are needed

Key requirements

• Essential General Practice qualifications
• Desirable Social Prescribing experience
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Certificate of Sponsorship eligibility for skilled workers

• Building trusting relationships
• Strong communication
• Culturally sensitive engagement
• Knowledge of social prescribing processes
• Ability to manage caseloads and prioritise workloads
• Ability to educate staff and provide guidance

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