Social Prescriber Cramlington, England
Job description
TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AT: https://bit.ly/NorthumbriaPCNSocialPrescriber
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Social Prescriber
Responsible to: Adapt (NE) and the Northumbria PCN
Hours 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Location: Cramlington & Elsdon surgeries
The posts will be based part in GP surgeries and part home working. With some outreach required at times.
The Northumbria PCN practices are:
Allendale/Haydon Bridge, Cramlington, Elsdon, Ponteland and The Rothbury Practice
Salary: £26,281.92 per annum (pro rata)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
Background
Since April 2019, the new GP contract has enabled the development of locality-based Primary
Care Networks (PCNs) with an aim to both support general practice and to provide a more holistic approach to the needs of their patients by linking them to a wide range of health, social care and voluntary sector services in the community, often addressing factors such as housing, financial strain and social isolation.
Social prescribing in primary care comes under the personalised care agenda and is designed to support GP practices, patients, their families and carers in navigating local voluntary, community and statutory services, supporting and empowering patients to take control of their health and wellbeing.
Adapt (NE), a local and respected disability and access-focused charity and social enterprise organisation, was selected as an ideal host-employer for this service. Social Prescribers also have access to regular peer support and training, as well as membership of the National
Association of Link Workers.
Job Purpose
Social prescribing in the Northumbria PCN empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to Social Prescribers who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to diverse community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
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As a social prescriber, you will support individuals referred to the service by working in partnership with them to assess their non-medical needs and priorities and link them to suitable resources, groups and services. You will empower clients to access the support they need, which may include accompanying clients to local sources of help, where appropriate.
You will proactively build relationships with clients, offer support and develop collaborative, co- produced solutions to address their issues. You will develop relationships with community organisations and statutory services to maintain up to date knowledge and expertise on local services.
You will be working primarily out of GP surgeries as well as, where appropriate, working from the Adapt (NE) office, visiting clients in their homes and meeting clients in other community settings.
Duties and responsibilities
Working with Adapt (NE) and the Northumbria PCN GP practices you will:
- Work collaboratively with practice-based Care Navigators and the wider Primary
Healthcare Team to develop a mutually beneficial referral pathway
- Engage, listen and build relationships with clients of all ages, genders and backgrounds
- Support and motivate individuals to develop solutions to the issues they care about to improve health
- Receive referrals from practice staff and communicate with staff on progress
- Receive referrals from partner agencies, as well as self-referrals from individuals
- Support identified individuals who would benefit from social prescribing activities provided within the local area. The aim of this is to:
- Build confidence
- Reduce isolation
- Provide advocacy
- Support/enable self-care
- Refer/signpost on to other services
- Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, providing regular reports for management
- Pro-actively monitor and evaluate work
- Establish and develop links with Northumberland County Council services, community groups, service providers, advice agencies and other organisations working in the area, developing enterprising solutions to address patient needs
- Report to the Social Prescribing Project Manager and the GP Practice Managers on a regular basis
- Maintaining records in accordance with data protection guidelines, and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
- Actively engage in continuing professional development, team meetings, reflective practice sessions and supervision
- Any other reasonable duties as required by the Adapt (NE) Chief Executive, the social prescribing Project Manager and the GP Practice Manager
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Motivation and Values Essential/Desirable
Understanding of the wider determinants of health and motivation Essential
to find community solutions to improving health and wellbeing
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Essential
Personalised Care
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the Essential values of Adapt (NE) and the NHS
Experience
Experience of supporting individuals in a community work, health, Essential social care, health improvement or information and advice context (including unpaid work)
Experience of person centred support planning (including unpaid Essential work)
Experience of working with vulnerable adults (including unpaid Essential work)
Experience of supporting people with their mental health, in a Essential paid, unpaid or informal capacity
Experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining Desirable confidentiality and data protection procedures.
Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client Desirable records.
Experience of DWP benefits systems, Jobcentreplus processes Desirable employment, housing and tenancy issues.
Abilities and Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills and an ability to Essential quickly relate to people in a non-judgemental way
Empathy and understanding of the needs of patients Essential
Personal emotional resilience Essential
Ability to work creatively, independently and autonomously in a Essential complex community environment
Ability to proficiently use computer software packages e.g. Essential
Microsoft Office
Ability to work to challenging deadlines and manage a heavy Essential caseload
Ability to form and maintain relationships with professionals and Essential external agencies
Ability to maintain professional boundaries in relationships Essential
Knowledge of adult and children’s safeguarding, domestic abuse, Desirable mental health and substance misuse issues
Education
Commitment to undertake training and continuing professional Essential development
Degree level of education or equivalent Desirable
Other
Flexible, adaptable and a willingness to work between surgeries, Essential the Adapt (NE) office and in the community
Willing to undertake a DBS check prior to starting your Essential employment
Able to work flexible hours as necessary Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Essential
TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AT: https://bit.ly/NorthumbriaPCNSocialPrescriber
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,281.92 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/03/2023
