Social Prescribing Link Worker

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and confident person to join us. The ideal candidate will provide a Social Prescribing worker service, to patients of Ascent Primary Care Network in Milton Keynes, working to support patients and staff at each of their 3 medical centres across the area.

You will take referrals from the PCN’s practices and a wide range of external agencies, and through self-referrals. Work with people to identify issues that affect their health and wellbeing and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan that connects them to non-medical community-based activities, groups and services that meet practical, social, and emotional needs.

This is a challenging role, managing a demanding caseload, working to strict quality standards and playing a full part in multi-disciplinary team of health and social care professionals. Successful candidates will be able to ensure that all work is compliant with our contract funder - Ascent PCN, and Citizens Advice standards.

Applicants need to be –

• Able to travel between each of the 3 surgeries in Milton Keynes.

• Confident in working to performance targets.

• Good communications skills are essential in the role, as are excellent customer service skills with a non-judgemental approach.

• Prepared to work independently and from a variety of community-based locations.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a social prescribing role or an agency providing advice, support and signposting (or similar setting) is desirable.

The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.