Job summary
The social prescriber link worker will provide a
holistic approach to healthcare by supporting individuals to improve their
overall health and well-being through access to non-medical, community-based
support. Social prescribers focus on the wider determinants of health such as
loneliness, housing, financial challenges, and lifestyle factors working
alongside individuals to address the social, emotional, and practical issues
that impact their health.
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients health and well-being needs and identify support through local services, community resources, and statutory provisions.
- Co-produce personalised care plans reflecting individual needs, goals, and signposting to relevant services such as weight management.
- Regularly review care plans to ensure they meet patients evolving needs.
- Provide personalised support to patients, families, and carers to promote independence and healthy lifestyles.
- Build trusting, person-centered relationships, focusing on what matters and considering social determinants of health.
- Support access to services like employment, training, welfare, housing, and personal health budgets as appropriate.
- Deliver support through face-to-face, virtual, tele health, and tele medicine methods.
- Promote self-care and assist individuals in accessing funding or services for independence and meaningful engagement.
- Participate in resolving patient complaints and contribute to learning from incidents.
- Actively signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals or services based on assessed needs
Other job locations:
Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY
Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
157 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG
About us
Brownlow is
an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for
our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse
community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we
actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected
characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage
applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+
community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and
from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may
not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage
or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying
to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let
us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.
Although not
required by law we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covid
vaccinations.
If you are successful at
interview and are registered with any of the Brownlow Practices , you are required to
change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
We require applicants whose native
language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English
language. This can be demonstrated by:
-
Providing
Certification of English proficiency
-
During
interview should you be invited to attend
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker empowers individuals to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support. Based within the Brownlow Primary Care Network (PCN) and local GP practices, the Social Prescribing Link Worker connects people to community groups, voluntary organisations, and services to address issues like loneliness, housing, debt, and inactivity.
They will help develop the The Social Prescribing Link service, support PCN priorities, and collaborate with partners to sustain or create local initiatives. This role is especially valuable for people with long-term conditions, mental health needs, social isolation, or complex social challenges.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will manage their own caseload, promote lifestyle changes, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. They will receive monthly clinical supervision and have access to support for safeguarding, domestic violence, and mental health concerns. GP referrals will be recorded using SNOMED CT codes in clinical systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker empowers individuals to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support. Based within the Brownlow Primary Care Network (PCN) and local GP practices, the Social Prescribing Link Worker connects people to community groups, voluntary organisations, and services to address issues like loneliness, housing, debt, and inactivity.
They will help develop the The Social Prescribing Link service, support PCN priorities, and collaborate with partners to sustain or create local initiatives. This role is especially valuable for people with long-term conditions, mental health needs, social isolation, or complex social challenges.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will manage their own caseload, promote lifestyle changes, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. They will receive monthly clinical supervision and have access to support for safeguarding, domestic violence, and mental health concerns. GP referrals will be recorded using SNOMED CT codes in clinical systems.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and professionalism
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Problem-solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Ability to use EMIS patient systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Ability to travel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health and social care setting or with relevant voluntary sector organisations
- Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Experience of working as a health trainer or related link worker role
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing/ coaching qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant professional academic qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- General understanding of local well-being/ community services
Desirable
- Good understanding of interventions, behavioral and motivational change methodologies
- Good understanding of holistic approach to social prescribing and wider determinants of health
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and professionalism
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Problem-solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
- Ability to use EMIS patient systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Ability to travel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health and social care setting or with relevant voluntary sector organisations
- Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Experience of working as a health trainer or related link worker role
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing/ coaching qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant professional academic qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- General understanding of local well-being/ community services
Desirable
- Good understanding of interventions, behavioral and motivational change methodologies
- Good understanding of holistic approach to social prescribing and wider determinants of health
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.
