Social Prescriber

Colchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

North Colchester PCN is made up of the following practices: Mill Road Surgery Bluebell Surgery Highwoods Surgery Lawford Surgery and Winstree Medical Practice.

We are looking for a person-centred individual who would like to work across all five of our surgeries supporting with all aspects of social prescribing on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week. This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Our social prescriber will play a pivotal role within our MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) by working closely with our PCN manager and care coordinating team. The successful candidate will link in with other members of the MDT where necessary working with a collaborative approach of connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Providing personalised support to vulnerable individuals.
Working collaboratively with local organisations to support with positive lifestyle changes
Support meetings with organisations with the ability to manage and drive new initiatives
Providing information and advice about a wide range of services in order to promote independence within communities.
Creating strong links with local organisations community and neighbourhood groups
Contributing to reducing demand on statutory services
Working with patients in the practice or with patients in their own homes to provide personalised person-centred support including care technology

This role is evolving so we ask that the successful candidate take an approach of being flexible according to the needs of our PCN.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following:

Strong listening and communication skills.
Experience of working within healthcare the voluntary and/or community sectors supporting vulnerable groups.
Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience.
You will be familiar with local resources and services and how to access them.
Motivated by helping people with care and empathy.
Ability to deliverperson-centred support in a non-judgmental way.
Experience in building relationships with key staff in GP practices attending relevant meetings becoming part of the wider network team giving information and feedback on the role of social prescribing.
Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and the ability to support their development.
Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies.
Experience and confidence in the delivery of lifestyle change interventions.

About Us

North Colchester PCN supports over 37500 patients in the Colchester area from 5 sites: Bluebell Surgery Highwoods Surgery Lawford Surgery Mill Road Surgery and Winstree Medical Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

North Colchester PCN is made up of the following practices: Mill Road Surgery Bluebell Surgery Highwoods Surgery Lawford Surgery and Winstree Medical Practice.We are looking for a person-centred individual who would like to work across all five of our surgeries supporting with all aspects of social ...