Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new Social Prescriber with at least 12 months mental health experience. to join our Barnsley PCN. The successful candidate will be based across the Barnsley Borough.
The main purpose of this post is to deliver a
Social Prescribing Service to the patients within the Barnsley Primary Care
Network. Our Social Prescribers will
focus on specific areas of need and specific patient cohorts in supporting
patients of all areas.
The post holder will work with the Practices within
the PCN and additional services to support patients by providing a patient
centred assessment with the aim of addressing all issues that are affecting the
health and wellbeing. The post holder
will ensure Social Prescribing empowers individuals by connecting them to other
people, community groups and statutory services that take decisive action to
reach positive outcomes.
Social Prescribing has an important role to play in
strengthening personal resilience by addressing the wider determinants of
health, such as debt, poor housing and physical activity and by increasing
peoples active involvement with their local communities. It can have a significant benefit for people
with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who
are lonely or isolated or have complex social needs which affect their
wellbeing.
Please note if a large number of applications are received then we may close the advert early.
Main duties of the job
Assess how far a patients health and wellbeing
needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.
Co-produce a simple personalised care and support
plan to address the patients health and wellbeing needs by introducing or
reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
Evaluate how far the actions in the care and support
plan are meeting the individuals health and wellbeing needs.
Provide personalised support to individuals, their
families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live
independently and improve their health outcomes.
Develop trusting relationships by giving people time
and focus on what matters to them.
Take a holistic approach, based on the persons
priorities, and the wider determinants of health.
Promoting social prescribing and its role in
self-management.
Help to develop the knowledge on how to identify
individuals suitable for a social prescribing referral.
Build relationships with key staff across the PCN
and Neighbourhood teams, attending relevant meetings and becoming part of the
wider network team.
Please refer to the attached job description to see all the duties of the post.
About us
Barnsley Primary Care Network:
Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network (PCN) of over 250,000 patients which includes all of GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.
BHF are fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under the Disability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact a member of the HR team at syicb-barnsley.bhf-hrteam@nhs.net and we will be happy to help.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE:
The main purpose of this post is to deliver a
Social Prescribing Service to the patients within the Barnsley Primary Care
Network. Our Social Prescribers will
focus on specific areas of need and specific patient cohorts in supporting
patients of all areas.
The post holder will work with the Practices within
the PCN and additional services to support patients by providing a patient
centred assessment with the aim of addressing all issues that are affecting the
health and wellbeing. The post holder
will ensure Social Prescribing empowers individuals by connecting them to other
people, community groups and statutory services that take decisive action to
reach positive outcomes.
Social Prescribing has an important role to play in
strengthening personal resilience by addressing the wider determinants of
health, such as debt, poor housing and physical activity and by increasing
peoples active involvement with their local communities. It can have a significant benefit for people
with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who
are lonely or isolated or have complex social needs which affect their
wellbeing.
The job description and person specification are an
outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The
job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonable be required by
their line manager.
PRIMARY
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Social prescribing link workers will take referrals
from Professionals along with patient self-referrals expanding from 2025/26 to
take referrals from a wide range of agencies in order to support the health and
wellbeing of patients.
Key responsibilities
Assess how far a patients health and wellbeing
needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.
Co-produce a simple personalised care and support
plan to address the patients health and wellbeing needs by introducing or
reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
Evaluate how far the actions in the care and support
plan are meeting the individuals health and wellbeing needs.
Provide personalised support to individuals, their
families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live
independently and improve their health outcomes.
Develop trusting relationships by giving people time
and focus on what matters to them.
Take a holistic approach, based on the persons
priorities, and the wider determinants of health.
The role will require social prescribing link
workers to manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the
health and wellbeing needs of their population. Where required and as
appropriate, the social prescribing link workers will refer people back to
other health professionals within the PCN.
REFERRALS:
Promoting social prescribing and its role in
self-management.
Help to develop the knowledge on how to identify
individuals suitable for a social prescribing referral.
Build relationships with key staff across the PCN
and Neighbourhood teams, attending relevant meetings and becoming part of the
wider network team.
Be proactive with
developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals,
recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make an
appropriate referral.
Work with all local agencies
to raise awareness of social prescribing and how it can reduce pressure on
statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach.
Be proactive in
encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities,
particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
SUPPORTING
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS:
Forge strong links with
local voluntary organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups,
utilising their networks and building on what is already available to create a
map or menu of community groups.
Develop supportive
relationships with local voluntary organisations, community groups and
statutory services to make timely, appropriate referrals.
Ensure that local
voluntary organisations and community groups have procedures in place for
ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are any
safeguarding concerns these are promptly escalated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE:
The main purpose of this post is to deliver a
Social Prescribing Service to the patients within the Barnsley Primary Care
Network. Our Social Prescribers will
focus on specific areas of need and specific patient cohorts in supporting
patients of all areas.
The post holder will work with the Practices within
the PCN and additional services to support patients by providing a patient
centred assessment with the aim of addressing all issues that are affecting the
health and wellbeing. The post holder
will ensure Social Prescribing empowers individuals by connecting them to other
people, community groups and statutory services that take decisive action to
reach positive outcomes.
Social Prescribing has an important role to play in
strengthening personal resilience by addressing the wider determinants of
health, such as debt, poor housing and physical activity and by increasing
peoples active involvement with their local communities. It can have a significant benefit for people
with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who
are lonely or isolated or have complex social needs which affect their
wellbeing.
The job description and person specification are an
outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The
job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonable be required by
their line manager.
PRIMARY
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Social prescribing link workers will take referrals
from Professionals along with patient self-referrals expanding from 2025/26 to
take referrals from a wide range of agencies in order to support the health and
wellbeing of patients.
Key responsibilities
Assess how far a patients health and wellbeing
needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.
Co-produce a simple personalised care and support
plan to address the patients health and wellbeing needs by introducing or
reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
Evaluate how far the actions in the care and support
plan are meeting the individuals health and wellbeing needs.
Provide personalised support to individuals, their
families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live
independently and improve their health outcomes.
Develop trusting relationships by giving people time
and focus on what matters to them.
Take a holistic approach, based on the persons
priorities, and the wider determinants of health.
The role will require social prescribing link
workers to manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the
health and wellbeing needs of their population. Where required and as
appropriate, the social prescribing link workers will refer people back to
other health professionals within the PCN.
REFERRALS:
Promoting social prescribing and its role in
self-management.
Help to develop the knowledge on how to identify
individuals suitable for a social prescribing referral.
Build relationships with key staff across the PCN
and Neighbourhood teams, attending relevant meetings and becoming part of the
wider network team.
Be proactive with
developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals,
recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make an
appropriate referral.
Work with all local agencies
to raise awareness of social prescribing and how it can reduce pressure on
statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach.
Be proactive in
encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities,
particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
SUPPORTING
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS:
Forge strong links with
local voluntary organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups,
utilising their networks and building on what is already available to create a
map or menu of community groups.
Develop supportive
relationships with local voluntary organisations, community groups and
statutory services to make timely, appropriate referrals.
Ensure that local
voluntary organisations and community groups have procedures in place for
ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are any
safeguarding concerns these are promptly escalated.
Person Specification
Deposition/Personal
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative practice across colleagues and stake holders.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and collaborative working with all local agencies to proactively reach people from all communities. Understanding the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to support their development.
Desirable
- Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly in a community development context or similar role.
- Commitment to continuous professional and personal development.
- Mental Health experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of clinical systems and JOY
- Holds a strong awareness and understanding of when its appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
Practical, Intellectual, Analytical and Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to work off own initiative and meet deadlines.
- Ability to problem solve and works well under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
Person Specification
Deposition/Personal
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative practice across colleagues and stake holders.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and collaborative working with all local agencies to proactively reach people from all communities. Understanding the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to support their development.
Desirable
- Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly in a community development context or similar role.
- Commitment to continuous professional and personal development.
- Mental Health experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of clinical systems and JOY
- Holds a strong awareness and understanding of when its appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
Practical, Intellectual, Analytical and Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to work off own initiative and meet deadlines.
- Ability to problem solve and works well under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
