Job Description

What experience will you need? We are looking for someone with an understanding of social prescribing, or a person-centred approach. You'll be able to demonstrate the ability to be a good listener, have time for people and be committed to supporting local communities to care for each other. You'll preferably have experience of working positively with people facing complex social and emotional challenges.



You'll have great interpersonal skills and a can-do approach to supporting people, community groups and local organisations. You will live locally in the community. It is important you are I.T. literate as we use multiple clinical systems.

Expectations of role:

Complete the mandatory HEE e-learning programme, found at: HEE e-learning for healthcare Enrol in, undertake or qualify fromappropriate training as defined by the Personalised Care Institute (PCI) Purpose of role To provide personalised, holistic support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Promote social prescribing to patients; its role in improving health outcomes, reducing social isolation and the ability to remain independent in ones own home for longer. Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network PCN, attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing. Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.



Provide referrers with regular updates about social prescribing, including information on the types of people most likely to benefit from the service, how to refer and outcomes of referrals. Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referrers. Work in close collaboration with the Prevention Matters service to maximise the availability of social prescribing across the county whilst ensuring there is no duplication of resources. Encourage patients, their families, and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.