Job summary
Social Prescribers support other health and care
professionals with an option to refer patients to a range of local, non-clinical services when their health can no longer be improved through traditional medical interventions.
Our Social Prescribers support
individuals to take greater control of their own health in a way that makes
sense to them and enables them to feel connected and supported to facilitate
sustainable change.
Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of
activities which are typically provided by voluntary and community sector
organisations in locations that feel comfortable for the individual. Activities that support
feelings of contribution and connection with others.
We recognise that community-centred ways of working can be more effective than more traditional services in
improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and have a good track-record of providing this.
Main duties of the job
We are
looking for a caring, empathetic and sensitive individual to help people of all
ages, to improve their health and wellbeing. To do this you will have excellent listening skills and use your knowledge and experience to help support people to engage and identify their own support methods. This will involve working in a multi-disciplinary way
with GP Practices to build networks with voluntary sector organisations, local
authorities and other partners. So you will need to be proactive to identify and approach these organisations to develop options for our patients.
You will be a confident individual who is comfortable speaking and meeting people from a range of backgrounds. You will be skilled at managing a caseload of individuals and seeking support and advice, when necessary, but be able to work autonomousy.
About us
The North West Leicestershire GP Federation
consists of 12 GP Practices covering 111,000. The GP Federation operates the
North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network.
At North West Leicestershire our team of Social Prescribers work in our three neighbourhoods, to support our practices and patients. We want to support the development of the team and provide additional capacity as the service grows. You will primarily support in one of our neighbourhoods, which is a smaller geographical area, but would also help cover in any of our 12 practices when needed.
If you are passionate about supporting people and proactive to help find solutions, then please do consider joining our friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receiving
and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working closely with 12
GP practices within North West Leicestershire primary care network (PCNs),
pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals,
fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations,
and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not
exhaustive).
Providing
personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them
to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health
outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on
what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons
priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised
support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people
to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social
Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is
appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or
agencies.
To
increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local
VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing
referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic
safeguarding
processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the
person todevelop
friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work
together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE
organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets
are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if
available, including providing support to set up new community groups and
services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receiving
and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working closely with 12
GP practices within North West Leicestershire primary care network (PCNs),
pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals,
fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations,
and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not
exhaustive).
Providing
personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them
to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health
outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on
what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons
priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised
support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people
to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social
Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is
appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or
agencies.
To
increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local
VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing
referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic
safeguarding
processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the
person todevelop
friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work
together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE
organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets
are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if
available, including providing support to set up new community groups and
services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in a health or social care.
- Formal safeguarding qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Experience of working in health and social care.
- Experience of coordinating services from diverse providers.
- Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable adults, safeguarding and the associated legal framework.
- Knowledge of local health and social care provision.
- Knowledge of funding systems in social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of GP Practices.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build relationships with patients, their families and carers.
- Ability to provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers.
- Ability to listen and empathise with people in a non-judgmental way.
- Able to provide leadership and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Able to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative working.
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison capacity with social care.
- Experience of seeing patients and carers in a practice based setting
- or in their own home.
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Familiarity with information systems used in clinical practice.
- Understanding of the role and function of GP Federations and Primary Care Networks.
- Understanding of health and social care terminology.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne / EMIS Web.
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence.
- Meet DBS reference standards.
- Highly motivated.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
- Able to demonstrate good time management skills.
- Undertake additional training relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in a health or social care.
- Formal safeguarding qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Experience of working in health and social care.
- Experience of coordinating services from diverse providers.
- Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable adults, safeguarding and the associated legal framework.
- Knowledge of local health and social care provision.
- Knowledge of funding systems in social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of GP Practices.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build relationships with patients, their families and carers.
- Ability to provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers.
- Ability to listen and empathise with people in a non-judgmental way.
- Able to provide leadership and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Able to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative working.
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison capacity with social care.
- Experience of seeing patients and carers in a practice based setting
- or in their own home.
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Familiarity with information systems used in clinical practice.
- Understanding of the role and function of GP Federations and Primary Care Networks.
- Understanding of health and social care terminology.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne / EMIS Web.
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence.
- Meet DBS reference standards.
- Highly motivated.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
- Able to demonstrate good time management skills.
- Undertake additional training relevant to the role.
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.
