As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work closely with primary care teams to enable individuals to find the support they need in their community to manage their health and well-being. You will also enable people to have more control over their lives, develop skills and give their time to others through involvement in community groups. You will see people in their local GP practice and community venues and may visit people in their homes.
In your first few weeks in this Link Worker job, you can expect to:
Use motivational interviewing and other techniques to establish the needs of the individual
Support individuals to address barriers to accessing services or maintaining independence
Empower individuals to maximise their potential, producing action plans and facilitating follow-through
Accompany individuals to community groups, activities and statutory services
Effectively manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals offering 4-6 sessions depending on their needs
Main duties Link Workers give people time to talk about what matters to them and guide them to unpick complex issues affecting their health and wellbeing.
They support people to find services and communities that will support or fulfil them. Link Workers will see people in their local GP practice and community venues and may also do home visits. Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in GP surgeries, Link Workers will:
To apply for this Link Worker role, you will need knowledge of and experience in client-working techniques such as motivational interviewing and active listening. This includes strength-based, trauma-aware and person-centred approaches. You will have experience of managing your own caseload, including supporting people who have complex issues affecting their health and wellbeing The ability to adhere to relevant legislation, good practice, and policies and procedures, including Child Protection, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and Equality and Diversity is also essential.