Social Prescriber
Hours and Salary : 37 hours (Brighton & Hove) - £24,720 per annum
22 hours (Brighton & Hove) - £14,698 per annum (£24,720 FTE)
28-37 hours (Bognor area, Arun) £18,707 - £24,720 per annum
Location: Brighton or Bognor area
Closing Date: 29th February 2024*
*We will interview suitable applicants before the closing date and vacancies may close earlier, so please do apply as soon as possible. Please note that we are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK. We will be sharing questions prior to the interview to help you prepare.
About The Role
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Social Prescriber to join our growing team! A Social Prescriber connects individuals with non-medical sources of support and resources within their community to improve their wellbeing. With the role funded by the local Primary Care Network, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team in a GP surgery and working as a part of a fabulous community partnership.
The role is to provide help to patients by sharing knowledge and expertise about the local area and how to access it. You will be connecting them to community groups and services for practical and emotional support. The short-term support you give will focus on what matters to them, taking a holistic and person-centred approach.
Although our organisation supports people over the age of 50, our Social Prescribers support patients over 18. You will be helping them to set goals, encourage behaviour change, build resilience, increase social connectivity, and help enable people to have greater control over their health and lives.
Please note, there may be a requirement to provide status of and have further vaccinations in line with NHS recruitment guidelines.
What you will need to be successful in the role
- An understanding of the principles of Social Prescribing and the social determinates of health.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly with patients, peers, and colleagues across different organisations.
- Expertise in working 121 with patients by actively listening and using techniques to hold and frame conversations.
- Solid professional boundaries and personal resilience in supporting patients.
- Sound digital and time-management skills to work effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to write appropriate case-notes on two systems, keep accurate records as well as managing own diary.
- Be comfortable, confident, and safe working remotely in a GP surgery, home or in an office.
- Be an active part of the wider-team and share knowledge in developing the service.
- Familiarity with health and social care systems and local community services would be advantageous.
- Driving licence and use of a car.
Don’t worry if you think you’re missing some listed skills, if you’re passionate and share our values, please do still get in touch with us.
Please indicate on the application which location and hours you would like to apply for. If you need help with completing an application or want to chat, please email recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk so we can arrange this.
Please click here for the Job Description and Person Specification.
Benefits
At AUKWSBH we value our people and as such our staff benefits include:
- Flexible Working Option
- Ongoing professional training and development
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Eligible for Blue Light discount scheme
- Part of an inclusive and committed team
- Ability to make a genuine positive difference to people’s lives
- 4% auto enrolment pension with Life Assurance
About AUKWSBH
We’re known for our excellent work with older people in the UK. We are an ageing population, and many older people have no one else but us. We are passionate about inspiring and enabling people over 50 to Love Later Life.
We provide various services and activities within the community, helping people, their families and carers by providing opportunities for people to stay independent, have fun, socialise and build friendships. We also deliver some services for people over 18. We offer rewarding roles, flexibility and the chance to be part of an amazing team!
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want everyone who works for us or who we work with, to feel included and that they belong at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. We want you to perform at your best, so please contact us should you require any adjustments to allow you to apply/undertake your role. We plan to send interview questions to successful candidates prior to interviewing.
To apply please email your CV and a covering note detailing how you meet the criteria and why you are interested in the role, to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk or visit our website and download an application form https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/
Should you be successful, you will be subject to checks, including DBS and references.
