Social Prescribing Link Worker

Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

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Job summary

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Social Prescribing Link Workers play a vital role in addressing the social determinants of health by connecting individuals, children, young people, and adults to non-medical sources of support in their community. This person-centred role involves empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing, focusing on "what matters" rather than "what's the matter."

Main duties of the job

You will build trusting relationships, co-produce personalised care plans, and link individuals to community groups, statutory services, and local resources. The role also supports the development of local VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations to enhance community capacity and reduce reliance on clinical services.

For children and young people, the role includes tailored approaches to address developmental, social, and health needs in collaboration with families and carers, prioritizing the voice and preferences of young clients.

This role integrates the needs of both adult and youth populations, fostering collaboration and creating opportunities for impactful, non-clinical support across communities.

About us

Jurassic Coast PCN is a primary care network based in West Dorset working on behalf of Ammonite Health Partnership, Barton House and Lyme Bay Medical.

Our vision for the future of Jurassic Coast PCN is to create a patient care system that includes everyone. A system where member practices work closely together and in collaboration with health and social care, voluntary sectors, community groups and local people to deliver efficient and timely personalised care. To make the best use of available resources to ensure that everyone gets the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 to £14.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

W0006-24-0003

Job locations

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN


Barton House Medical Practice

Yarn Barton

Beaminster

Dorset

DT8 3EQ


Lyme Bay Medical

Uplyme Road

Lyme Regis

Dorset

DT7 3LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery:

  • Act as a first point of contact for individuals across all ages referred to the service.
  • Co-produce personalised care and support plans with individuals, families, and carers.
  • Assist individuals in accessing services or activities relevant to their needs.
  • Identify and address wider determinants of health such as housing, employment, and financial challenges.
  • Focus on holistic, person-centred support and empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing.

Collaboration and Networking:

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with GP practices, PCN teams, and multi-agency professionals.
  • Actively engage with VCSE organisations, statutory agencies, and local groups to build referral pathways.
  • Promote social prescribing as a key component of holistic care within and beyond the PCN.
  • Build and maintain a directory of local resources and ensure safety compliance of external services.

Case Management:

  • Manage and prioritise caseloads based on patient and community needs.
  • Track and evaluate outcomes using clinical and community systems (e.g., SNOMED codes).
  • Provide feedback to referring agencies and contribute to service planning and evaluation.

Children and Young People-Specific Duties:

  • Develop tailored support models for young people, addressing health, education, housing, and social concerns.
  • Partner with families and carers to meet the needs of young clients holistically.
  • Raise awareness of the service within schools, youth services, and other young people-focused organisations.

Safeguarding and Professional Development:

  • Adhere to safeguarding procedures, ensuring a strong awareness of risks and the ability to refer individuals appropriately.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and service innovation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery:

  • Act as a first point of contact for individuals across all ages referred to the service.
  • Co-produce personalised care and support plans with individuals, families, and carers.
  • Assist individuals in accessing services or activities relevant to their needs.
  • Identify and address wider determinants of health such as housing, employment, and financial challenges.
  • Focus on holistic, person-centred support and empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing.

Collaboration and Networking:

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with GP practices, PCN teams, and multi-agency professionals.
  • Actively engage with VCSE organisations, statutory agencies, and local groups to build referral pathways.
  • Promote social prescribing as a key component of holistic care within and beyond the PCN.
  • Build and maintain a directory of local resources and ensure safety compliance of external services.

Case Management:

  • Manage and prioritise caseloads based on patient and community needs.
  • Track and evaluate outcomes using clinical and community systems (e.g., SNOMED codes).
  • Provide feedback to referring agencies and contribute to service planning and evaluation.

Children and Young People-Specific Duties:

  • Develop tailored support models for young people, addressing health, education, housing, and social concerns.
  • Partner with families and carers to meet the needs of young clients holistically.
  • Raise awareness of the service within schools, youth services, and other young people-focused organisations.

Safeguarding and Professional Development:

  • Adhere to safeguarding procedures, ensuring a strong awareness of risks and the ability to refer individuals appropriately.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and service innovation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Strong understanding of personalised care models and social determinants of health.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, data recording, and report generation.
  • Clear DBS check and valid UK driving license with access to transport.

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS clinical systems and SNOMED codes.
  • Familiarity with community resources, particularly within the PCN area.

Key Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Empathetic, non judgmental approach to diverse populations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate and inspire.
  • Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.
  • Flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to reducing health inequalities.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours to meet service demands.
  • Willingness to work at all PCN locations and at non NHS sites as required

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
  • Commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

  • Training in motivational coaching or interviewing (or equivalent experience)
  • Understanding of child development principles and youth focused health promotion.

Experience

Essential

  • Direct experience in community development, public health, or social care.
  • Working with both children and adults in health, social, or community contexts. (Paid or volunteer experience)
  • Collaborative work with VCSE organisations, schools, or other agencies.

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in the NHS
  • Experience supporting small volunteer led community groups
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Strong understanding of personalised care models and social determinants of health.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, data recording, and report generation.
  • Clear DBS check and valid UK driving license with access to transport.

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS clinical systems and SNOMED codes.
  • Familiarity with community resources, particularly within the PCN area.

Key Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Empathetic, non judgmental approach to diverse populations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate and inspire.
  • Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.
  • Flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to reducing health inequalities.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours to meet service demands.
  • Willingness to work at all PCN locations and at non NHS sites as required

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
  • Commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

  • Training in motivational coaching or interviewing (or equivalent experience)
  • Understanding of child development principles and youth focused health promotion.

Experience

Essential

  • Direct experience in community development, public health, or social care.
  • Working with both children and adults in health, social, or community contexts. (Paid or volunteer experience)
  • Collaborative work with VCSE organisations, schools, or other agencies.

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in the NHS
  • Experience supporting small volunteer led community groups

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

Address

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN


Employer's website

https://www.jurassiccoastpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

Address

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN


Employer's website

https://www.jurassiccoastpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Social Prescribers

Pauline Chart/Angharad Thomas

pauline.chart@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

01308428943

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 to £14.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

W0006-24-0003

Job locations

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN


Barton House Medical Practice

Yarn Barton

Beaminster

Dorset

DT8 3EQ


Lyme Bay Medical

Uplyme Road

Lyme Regis

Dorset

DT7 3LS


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