Job summary
Darnall Wellbeing are seeking to recruit a Social Prescribing
Link Worker who will have oversight of the day to day running of our SPLW team,
taking a lead on the delivery, management and development of the SPLW service.
Working within the Clover Practices you will
enable their patients to access a range of services and activities that
positively impact on their wellbeing and build connections within their
communities.
If you are interested, please see the job
description and find our Job application form available on our website or get
in touch to arrange an informal chat.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd
April
Interview date: Wednesday 30th April
For more information, you can visit our website www.darnallwellbeing.org.uk or
contact us at admin@darnallwellbeing.org.uk / (0114)
249 6315 and ask to speak with Natalie
Please note, this advert is posted on behalf of Darnall Well Being.
Main duties of the job
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will receive referrals from Clover GP
practices within the Seven Hills Primary Care Network, providing practice
(bookable clinics) and community-based consultations with patients.
The SPLW will deliver a range of activities that includes one-to-one
work and leading on group activities that improve the health and wellbeing of
people living in the area served.
They will work
closely with health professionals, service providers, local community,
voluntary and faith organisations to enable clients to achieve improved and
sustainable physical and mental health and wellbeing.
SPLW will
offer structured support for clients to change behaviour(s) and increase
capacity and capability to make changes. This will be achieved by building the
clients motivation, confidence for change, delivering self-care strategies,
connecting with community assets and through setting and supporting clients to
achieve goals including; increasing social connections, financial stability,
movement closer to/retention in work, improving relationships, support clients
to quit smoking, reduction in alcohol consumption, weight management,
increasing in physical activity etc.
SPLW
will work with other local service providers to maximise the potential health
and wellbeing outcomes for clients
The SPLW worker
will also have an agreed lead role within the team.
About us
Darnall Well Being are proud to work with the
community in Darnall, Tinsley, Attercliffe and Handsworth, and we have a long
history in the area Darnall Well Being will celebrate its 25th birthday this
year!
Darnall Well Being (DWB) is an
established, local anchor organisation, providing health and wellbeing services
in one of the most deprived areas of Sheffield Darnall electoral ward. Our
core remit is to address health inequalities. We work with local people to help
them achieve their goals and build resilience by focusing on what matters to
them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act
as the point of contact for patients accessing the service arranging appointments
by phone or in person as required
- Develop
a comprehensive knowledge of wider support services in the local and city wide area
and support individuals to access those that are relevant to their needs and work
on what matters to them
- Coordinate
the referral process from start to finish, communicating regularly with all stakeholders
- Record
monitoring data systematically on clinical systems, produce timely reports and
contribute to the overall evaluation
- Capture
key information and gather feedback on the impact of social prescribing on
health and wellbeing
- Attend
reflective practice and/or clinical supervision, team meetings and line
management meetings as required
- Build
strong working relationships with internal and external services in both the
statutory and voluntary sectors
- To
promote the link worker/social prescribing model
- Support
the other Social Prescribing Link Workers; providing advice, development
support, motivation and encouragement
- Provide professional peer support to the
SPLWs around complex cases
- Undertake annual staff appraisals and
bi-monthly supervisions
- Lead on project meetings to update
around work undertaken, feedback around unmet needs the team may be finding, what
may need development, what is working well and what are the challenges etc.
- Be the safeguarding lead for the Social
Prescribing Link Worker team
- Create and maintain referral routes into
the scheme via a wide range of frontline professionals in the health, social
care and community development sectors
- Give patients a voice, ensuring they
influence operational and strategic direction of the service.
- Be an active and contributing staff
member, attending meetings as required and working constructively as part of a
team to meet all organisational and project goals
- Attend mandatory training and abide by
all organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding & Child
Protection, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Attend appropriate continuing
professional development, training and networking events
This is not an exhaustive list of duties
and may be subject to change due to organisational priorities, funding and as
agreed by management, in consultation with the post holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act
as the point of contact for patients accessing the service arranging appointments
by phone or in person as required
- Develop
a comprehensive knowledge of wider support services in the local and city wide area
and support individuals to access those that are relevant to their needs and work
on what matters to them
- Coordinate
the referral process from start to finish, communicating regularly with all stakeholders
- Record
monitoring data systematically on clinical systems, produce timely reports and
contribute to the overall evaluation
- Capture
key information and gather feedback on the impact of social prescribing on
health and wellbeing
- Attend
reflective practice and/or clinical supervision, team meetings and line
management meetings as required
- Build
strong working relationships with internal and external services in both the
statutory and voluntary sectors
- To
promote the link worker/social prescribing model
- Support
the other Social Prescribing Link Workers; providing advice, development
support, motivation and encouragement
- Provide professional peer support to the
SPLWs around complex cases
- Undertake annual staff appraisals and
bi-monthly supervisions
- Lead on project meetings to update
around work undertaken, feedback around unmet needs the team may be finding, what
may need development, what is working well and what are the challenges etc.
- Be the safeguarding lead for the Social
Prescribing Link Worker team
- Create and maintain referral routes into
the scheme via a wide range of frontline professionals in the health, social
care and community development sectors
- Give patients a voice, ensuring they
influence operational and strategic direction of the service.
- Be an active and contributing staff
member, attending meetings as required and working constructively as part of a
team to meet all organisational and project goals
- Attend mandatory training and abide by
all organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding & Child
Protection, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Attend appropriate continuing
professional development, training and networking events
This is not an exhaustive list of duties
and may be subject to change due to organisational priorities, funding and as
agreed by management, in consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well developed listening and reasoning skills
- Computer literate & able to use standard software e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook to facilitate working practices
Desirable
- Fluency in a community language
Values
Essential
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Empathetic
- Non-judgmental approach
- Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working face to face with individuals
- Experience of working within a social prescribing or equivalent context
- Experience of working independently as well as in a team
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of managing administrative tasks to include monitoring & evaluation
- Experience and/or knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies
- Experience of project development
- Supervision and management of others
Desirable
- Organising and supporting health related group activities
- Using Clinical Systems such as Systm1
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Flexible and creative interpersonal approach
- Ability to manage workload effectively and manage case loads
- Understanding of the principle of equal opportunities as it applies to the context of the post
- Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures
- Causes of health and social inequalities and principles for addressing them
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local area and the communities living there, including demographic data, predominant health issues, and cultural characteristics
- Experience of working alongside volunteers
- Knowledge of the processes relating to young people and families at risk, example: Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (TAF), Signs of safety
Values
Essential
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Empathetic
- Non-judgmental approach
- Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Understand how to provide personalised care be able to demonstrate have knowledge around Motivational interviewing
- Ongoing commitment to learning in relevant areas such as safeguarding and related issues which may impact on a person supporting
- Commitment to undertake mandatory training
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Has undertaken training on a range of Health topics i.e nutrition
- Understands working with younger people
- Been a safeguarding lead
- Able to undertake further relevant training
Person Specification
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well developed listening and reasoning skills
- Computer literate & able to use standard software e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook to facilitate working practices
Desirable
- Fluency in a community language
Values
Essential
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Empathetic
- Non-judgmental approach
- Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working face to face with individuals
- Experience of working within a social prescribing or equivalent context
- Experience of working independently as well as in a team
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of managing administrative tasks to include monitoring & evaluation
- Experience and/or knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies
- Experience of project development
- Supervision and management of others
Desirable
- Organising and supporting health related group activities
- Using Clinical Systems such as Systm1
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Flexible and creative interpersonal approach
- Ability to manage workload effectively and manage case loads
- Understanding of the principle of equal opportunities as it applies to the context of the post
- Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures
- Causes of health and social inequalities and principles for addressing them
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local area and the communities living there, including demographic data, predominant health issues, and cultural characteristics
- Experience of working alongside volunteers
- Knowledge of the processes relating to young people and families at risk, example: Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (TAF), Signs of safety
Values
Essential
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Empathetic
- Non-judgmental approach
- Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Understand how to provide personalised care be able to demonstrate have knowledge around Motivational interviewing
- Ongoing commitment to learning in relevant areas such as safeguarding and related issues which may impact on a person supporting
- Commitment to undertake mandatory training
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Has undertaken training on a range of Health topics i.e nutrition
- Understands working with younger people
- Been a safeguarding lead
- Able to undertake further relevant training
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.
