Primary Care Network (PCN) Social Prescribing Link Worker – Uttlesford CVS

Posted on: January 13, 2023

Location: North Uttlesford
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £21892 – £24,157
Hours of Work: Full or part-time, to be agreed
Position Accountable To: Clinical Director, North Uttlesford PCN
Position Line Managed By: To be confirmed
Social Prescribing Link Worker
We are looking to recruit a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our friendly, dynamic and progressive primary care network in North Uttlesford.
About North Uttlesford PCN
North Uttlesford PCN comprises 4 General Practices working in conjunction with local health and social care organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population. North Uttlesford is a lovely place to live and work with good working relationships forged between practices over many years. There is a real sense of enthusiasm to improve health and social care
locally.
The Role
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience, and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and
physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. The Job Description and Person Specification provide outlines of the responsibilities and
requirements for this role.
What we offer:
  • NHS Pension (employer is Uttlesford Health – GP provider company for Uttlesford)
  • Generous annual leave
  • Flexible working
  • Excellent transport links
  • Supportive working environment in General Practice

Click here for the full job description and how to apply. 

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