Social Prescribing Link Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Social Prescribing Link Worker. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels

To work with patients to agree goals and actions based on their identified health needs and on what is important to them

To signpost patients to local services to enable them to improve their physical and emotional well-being, and where necessary offer additional support to enable them to access these services.

To review and evaluate implementation of the action plan over an agreed time-period

In partnership with external organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the needs of the patient are met

Maintain accurate patient records at all times, using GP clinical systems such as EMIS

Maintain contact with fellow Social Prescribers to share and embed best practice

Build and share directory of services, incorporating referral processes to local services / organisations

To actively promote the social prescribing service to staff and patients within using a variety of culturally aware communication methods

To work with local community and voluntary sector organisations to identify and develop projects which can accept social prescriber referrals

To support practice staff in the referral process

To train the practice team in the identification of patients suitable for social prescribing

In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the Social Prescribing Link Worker may be requested to:

Produce quarterly reports in relation to service delivery and progress

Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

Undertake other duties which are in line with purpose of the role

Documents to be relied on https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/workforce-development-framework-social-prescribing-link-workers/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4 and above in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• Health and Wellbeing qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or other relevant professional academic qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook, and ability to learn to use GP clinical systems
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Understanding of the role/purpose of social prescribing

Desirable

• Ability to speak in language(s) that reflect the local community
• Knowledge of local well-being and community services
• Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing patient or client facing services
• Experience of assessing individual needs and developing holistic, person-centred plans
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting or related setting (i.e voluntary sector/local authority/social care)
• Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
• Experience of working with vulnerable people or those with complex needs

Desirable

• Experience of working as a health advisor / trainer

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

Wellspring Surgery

Address

Beam Street

Bristol

BS5 9QY

Employer's website

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