Social Prescriber Link Worker

Teldoc

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Job summary

The social prescriber link worker (SPLW) works alongside a team within general practice and within the Primary Care Network (PCN) and empowers people to take control of their health and well-being.

Main duties of the job

The service will support patients to access all available opportunities by linking individuals with community and volunteering support so they can take charge of their own health and well-being. You would address the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity.

About us

Teldoc are continuing to expand our flexible and multi-professional workforce within our Primary Care Network (PCN) We are interested in hearing from caring, enthusiastic Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) who want to work in a dynamic environment where the quality of patient care matters.

Date posted

09 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1923-22-4465

Job locations

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Teldoc are continuing to expand our flexible and multi-professional workforce within our Primary Care Network (PCN) We are interested in hearing from caring, enthusiastic Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) who want to work in a dynamic environment where the quality of patient care matters.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Teldoc are continuing to expand our flexible and multi-professional workforce within our Primary Care Network (PCN) We are interested in hearing from caring, enthusiastic Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) who want to work in a dynamic environment where the quality of patient care matters.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants must have a good standard of general education with English and Maths to GCSE level A* to C
  • Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Desirable

  • Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community group
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants must have a good standard of general education with English and Maths to GCSE level A* to C
  • Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Desirable

  • Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.teldoc.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.teldoc.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Elaine Edwards

elaine.edwards12@nhs.net

Date posted

09 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1923-22-4465

Job locations

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ


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