Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN’s Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN.
Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person’s priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and “assets” through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP’s and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing
Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams.
Requirements :
Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work)
Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities
Experience of delivering one to one support
Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality
Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation
Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports
Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration
An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
Birmingham and Solihull Coroner’s Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, UK