Job summary
Are you passionate
about improving wellbeing?
We are looking for an organised, self-motivated
and confident individual to join our Social Prescribing team, helping adult and
child patients to access support that will help them lead more independent,
resilient and healthier lives.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside GP practices, Social
Prescribing Link Coordinators help patients and families connect
with health and community services which will make a real difference to
their emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will deliver personalised support to
patients, independently managing new referrals from health professionals
and a caseload. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to
prioritise need and are able to recognise when to refer on to specialist
services, being confident to communicate at all levels across
health and social care sectors.
The
position is available in north Kent and applicants must have experience of
working with adults or children, a background in medical or social care, and
experience of delivering health and wellbeing support to clients or groups.
You will need to
demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection,
safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work.
Car driver essential.
It's time for a new
challenge.
About us
Imago is a social action charity delivering an innovative range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations and private and public-sector agencies in Kent, East Sussex, Medway and London. Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people. We work with individuals, families, and communities to create change together.
We offer our employees:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Death in Service Benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage GP referrals,
self-referrals and online enquiries for people with health conditions
(including common mental health conditions, obesity, diabetes, respiratory
conditions, mobility issues and sensory impairment)
- Work with children, families and patients
in a supportive, holistic way to address practical and psychological barriers,
such as lack of transport, low confidence and social isolation, coping
strategies for daily living; work together to co-produce a solution
- Support communication with young people and
adults, their families and between services; advocate for young people and
adults at risk
- Make referrals to local community groups
and other agencies; facilitate the sharing of information, resources and
intelligence about any gaps in provision
- Accurately represent the PCN and ensure the
values of the PCN are always upheld in carrying out the role
- Develop the role in line with the
requirements of the PCN; undertake activities to meet delivery needs; work with
clients on a one-to-one basis; deliver group support where required
- Develop networks and work in partnership
with other agencies; attend multi-disciplinary meetings
- Signpost and facilitate access to support
services including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety
home systems, and leisure and social activities
- Work with GPs and health and social care
professionals to increase awareness of the services; attend local and
networking events
- Take part in comprehensive induction,
training and development, adhere to Imago policies, and work with an
understanding of lone working, data protection, and health and safety
principles
- Ensure all safeguarding concerns are
managed in line with Imagos Safeguarding Policy
- Ensure achievement of performance
monitoring outcomes
- Maintain excellent records using NHS and
Imago systems
- Undertake regular evaluation of the service
ensuring that the clients are at the heart of the process
- Maintain professional knowledge by keeping
up-to-date with current legislation and changes in policy
- Undertake relevant internal and external
training
- Have a commitment to equal opportunities,
ensuring services are accessible to all sections of the community
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Independently manage GP referrals,
self-referrals and online enquiries for people with health conditions
(including common mental health conditions, obesity, diabetes, respiratory
conditions, mobility issues and sensory impairment)
- Work with children, families and patients
in a supportive, holistic way to address practical and psychological barriers,
such as lack of transport, low confidence and social isolation, coping
strategies for daily living; work together to co-produce a solution
- Support communication with young people and
adults, their families and between services; advocate for young people and
adults at risk
- Make referrals to local community groups
and other agencies; facilitate the sharing of information, resources and
intelligence about any gaps in provision
- Accurately represent the PCN and ensure the
values of the PCN are always upheld in carrying out the role
- Develop the role in line with the
requirements of the PCN; undertake activities to meet delivery needs; work with
clients on a one-to-one basis; deliver group support where required
- Develop networks and work in partnership
with other agencies; attend multi-disciplinary meetings
- Signpost and facilitate access to support
services including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety
home systems, and leisure and social activities
- Work with GPs and health and social care
professionals to increase awareness of the services; attend local and
networking events
- Take part in comprehensive induction,
training and development, adhere to Imago policies, and work with an
understanding of lone working, data protection, and health and safety
principles
- Ensure all safeguarding concerns are
managed in line with Imagos Safeguarding Policy
- Ensure achievement of performance
monitoring outcomes
- Maintain excellent records using NHS and
Imago systems
- Undertake regular evaluation of the service
ensuring that the clients are at the heart of the process
- Maintain professional knowledge by keeping
up-to-date with current legislation and changes in policy
- Undertake relevant internal and external
training
- Have a commitment to equal opportunities,
ensuring services are accessible to all sections of the community
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal or professional experience of working with children and young people and vulnerable adults in social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector
- Experience of delivering wellbeing support to clients or groups; operational experience of multi-agency working
- Proven experience of report writing, and working with individuals to identify and action personal goals; understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to meet objectives, achieve targets and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills; ability to stay calm in challenging situations and have a measured response
- Confident working within professional boundaries
- Ability to forge effective relationships at all levels and across boundaries
- Proficient in using Word and Excel; experience of using a database
- Good level of education
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and Information and Guidance
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to client group
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal or professional experience of working with children and young people and vulnerable adults in social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector
- Experience of delivering wellbeing support to clients or groups; operational experience of multi-agency working
- Proven experience of report writing, and working with individuals to identify and action personal goals; understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to meet objectives, achieve targets and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills; ability to stay calm in challenging situations and have a measured response
- Confident working within professional boundaries
- Ability to forge effective relationships at all levels and across boundaries
- Proficient in using Word and Excel; experience of using a database
- Good level of education
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and Information and Guidance
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to client group
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.
