Social Prescriber (FTC 18 months)

Job summary

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and

motivate? Would you like to be part of a team supporting residents to be better connected

to their community whilst improving their health and wellbeing? If that sounds like you, we

would love to hear from you!

The Public Health department are a friendly, supportive team making a difference to

residents in Bracknell Forest. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and

skilled individual to join our successful team as a Social Prescriber. You will provide

personalised support to residents based on what matters to them through addressing the

wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, as well

as other lifestyle issues and low-level mental health concerns.

This role is an 18 month fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 30 hours per

week. This may include occasional evenings to meet the needs of the service. Days and

times worked can be discussed.

We want Bracknell Forest to be the one of the healthiest place to live, work, study and

play, providing all the residents with the opportunities to be happy and healthy. Youre

going to have a big impact on what we do, so youll be trusted to take ownership of your

work. Youll have time to immerse yourself in the community. To deliver better today. And

to create a better tomorrow. Because were Bracknell Forest.

Main duties of the job

Respond promptly to referrals received and provide an initial assessment with

each individual to establish their interests and motivations, to build rapport.

Help individuals to identify and build on their strengths, interests and abilities;

tailoring the amount and level of support provided in a way that empowers

individuals and promotes self-care.

Provide information and signpost/refer to relevant community groups using the

Community Map and other available resources, and where necessary make

personal introductions to community group organisers to build confidence.

Set up and run community interest groups where a need has been identified,

working alongside the voluntary and community sector.

Collaborate with and build positive working relationships with residents, public

health, primary care, ICB, voluntary sector, health and social care, and other key

organisations.

About us

We are a small, friendly, and ambitious public health team that are not

only supported within our organisation, but by the wider East Berkshire Public Health

system. We are extremely agile and receptive to change so team

members really feel inspired within their roles to deliver and can clearly see the difference

they are making to our local residents and customers.

The benefits you will experience are

Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.

An inclusive and social working environment.

Flexible working opportunities including a flexi-time scheme.

A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.

Internal sports and social club opportunities.

Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

Supermarket discount.

An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.