Job summary
The focus of the role will be to refer and signpost to the correct services to support early intervention and prevention of reliance on more specialist services, while reducing pressure on GP practices. Referrals willbe received from primary care health and social care professionals aligned to the practices, as well as external organisations and patient self-referrals. Individuals can be referred to the Community Link
Main duties of the job
Workers for a variety of reasons including but not limited to social issues, social isolation, housing instability, debt/financial hardship, education/employment matters and low-level mental health needs.Referred patients may present with addiction/substance misuse/smoking alongside other issues that can impact negatively on both lifestyle behaviours and overall health and wellbeing.
A full UK Drivers license and a vehicle will be required as you will be expected to travel across several different bases.
For further information, please contact Joan Cummings, Operations Lead on 07913884653 or email joan.communigs3@nhs.net
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards an equivalent qualification) or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Completion of Social Prescribing e-learning programme or willingness to complete this as part of induction
Desirable
- Diploma in a relevant subject area
- Clait, ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant understanding of the role of social prescribing within the wider health and social care sector
- An understanding of the role of voluntary and community sector organisations and the contributions they make to the health and wellbeing of individuals
- Knowledge of local communities including resources and assets
- Knowledge of factors influencing behaviour and behaviour change approaches
- An understanding of health and social care infrastructure and how services are provided to the local population
- An understanding of the factors that can impact on an individual's health and wellbeing
- An understanding of community development and assetbased approaches
- An understanding of the barriers and challenges that people may face in connecting to and accessing local activities and support
- An understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping and knowledge of information governance requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft office such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Knowledge of IT systems used within Primary Care such as System 1 and EMIS
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in relation to processes for risk assessment in relation to venues and home visits
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with community groups, voluntary organisations in some capacity or working in a GP practice
- Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis
- Experience of building relationships and partnerships
- Experience of working collaboratively with other health care and non-health care professionals to meet patient needs
- Experience of peer support and/or mentoring others
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations
- Experience of collating and presenting information
- Experience of involvement in service monitoring and evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards an equivalent qualification) or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Completion of Social Prescribing e-learning programme or willingness to complete this as part of induction
Desirable
- Diploma in a relevant subject area
- Clait, ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant understanding of the role of social prescribing within the wider health and social care sector
- An understanding of the role of voluntary and community sector organisations and the contributions they make to the health and wellbeing of individuals
- Knowledge of local communities including resources and assets
- Knowledge of factors influencing behaviour and behaviour change approaches
- An understanding of health and social care infrastructure and how services are provided to the local population
- An understanding of the factors that can impact on an individual's health and wellbeing
- An understanding of community development and assetbased approaches
- An understanding of the barriers and challenges that people may face in connecting to and accessing local activities and support
- An understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping and knowledge of information governance requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft office such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Knowledge of IT systems used within Primary Care such as System 1 and EMIS
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in relation to processes for risk assessment in relation to venues and home visits
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with community groups, voluntary organisations in some capacity or working in a GP practice
- Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis
- Experience of building relationships and partnerships
- Experience of working collaboratively with other health care and non-health care professionals to meet patient needs
- Experience of peer support and/or mentoring others
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations
- Experience of collating and presenting information
- Experience of involvement in service monitoring and evaluation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).