Job Description

If you feel you have the attitudes, skills and experience to work with us to deliver our vision, submit your C.V. plus a personal statement at the bottom of your CV- clearly indicating how you meet the person and role specification.

The role is 35 hours per week, usually worked 9-5 Monday to Friday however the post-holder must be prepared to work flexible hours, in line occasional weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be granted, subject to policies and procedures and prior agreement with the line manager. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a mature and common-sense approach to this arrangement.

Pension :

contributes 5% on behalf of all employees who have opted to join the scheme.

Annual Leave & Public Holidays:

Annual leave entitlement is 25 days leave plus normal Bank & Public Holidays (pro rata for part time posts). This increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days leave. The organisation reserves the right to close over the Christmas period. Employees are required to reserve the required amount of their holiday entitlement to cover these days.

Travel & Other Expenses :

Reasonable expenses incurred in the course of duty will be reimbursed on receipt of a completed Expenses Claim Form.

Other Employee Benefits:

Medicash Proactive - A company funded health plan including optical, dental and physiotherapy treatments. Employees can also access additional benefits such as discounted gym membership.

Group Life assurance which provides a tax free payment of 3 x annual salary, on the death of an employee, to their nominated beneficiary.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Take referrals from a wide range of healthcare staff, working within Kirkby GP practices within primary care networks and multi - disciplinary teams. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on 'what matters to me'. Take a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Take referrals from a wide range of healthcare staff, working within Kirkby GP practices within primary care networks and multi - disciplinary teams. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on 'what matters to me'. Take a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role - e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner. Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCFSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCFSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.

Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCFSE organisations and community groups). Able to Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role - e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role - e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCFSE organisations and community groups). Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting perinatal mums and their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Knowledge of the personalised care approach Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities Knowledge of community development approaches and Children and Young people's services Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills. Knowledge of VCFSE and community services in the locality Meets DBS reference standards, relevant to the post and in line with the law Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands A full driving licence and access to own transport, and willingness to travel across the locality when require NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working toward Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,580.00 per year

Work Location: In person