Mayflower Medical Centre on behalf of Stour Estuary PCN are looking to recruit an experienced Social Prescriber to join the Pro-Active Care Teams of Fronk's Road Family Surgery, Harewood Surgery and Mayflower Medical Centre. This role is offered on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, subject to continued funding and is offered on a part time basis of 12 hours per week.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and well-being through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time to focus on what matters to each individual, taking a holistic approach and connecting people to community groups and statutory services, for practical and emotional support.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies;
- Providing personalised support to vulnerable individuals;
- Working in partnership with the practice team to support patients and promote positive lifestyle changes, with the aim of preventing ill-health by means of behavioural change techniques;
- Completing holistic-care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community;
- Providing information and advice about a wide range of services in order to promote health and well-being in order to support independence within communities;
- Forging strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups;
- Contributing to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and to combat unnecessary GP appointments;
- Working with patients in the practice, or with patients in their own homes, to provide personalised person-centred support.