Social Prescribing Link Worker - Health and Wellbeing

Social Prescribing Link Worker - Health and Wellbeing 

GP practices across North Birmingham, office (Castle Vale) - Agile 

£26,802.47 increasing to £30,457.35 after passing probation   

Full Time 

Fixed Term Contract – up to 31st March 2025   

Closing Date: 19th September 2024 

Are you a good listener who is passionate about supporting people through challenging times in their lives? 

Are you approachable, kind and non-judgemental? 

Are you highly organised and a good communicator? 

If so, our client would love to hear from you! 

They have an opportunity for a Social Prescription Link Worker to work across GP practices in North Birmingham, as well as their office in Castle Vale plus some home based. 

The Link Worker role is incredibly valuable and often involves supporting people through the most challenging times of their lives. The services eases the pressure on the NHS and allows patients to receive a wide range of support in a timely manner.   

You will support patients with social, emotional and wellbeing needs. You will create personalised support plans and empower individuals to work through complex cases. This will enable and empower individuals to enhance their overall wellbeing and quality of life, in areas affected upon assessment and referral. 

Patient engagement is through face-to-face appointments in GP surgeries across the Erdington constituency and telephone consultations.  

About you 

They need a confident self-starter who can easily build strong relationships with a variety of health and social care professionals. 

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous and you will ideally have experience of delivering services in a community setting, particularly to vulnerable adults. 

You will need to be proactive and organised with the ability to manage a busy workload.  

In return they offer a fantastic benefits package which includes: 

• 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays 

• Defined Benefit Scheme 

• Optional Defined Benefit, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme   

• A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. 

• A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.  

• Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits 

• Learning and Development opportunities 

• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities 

• Staff social events