Social Prescriber

Job summary

East and Central Brighton Primary Care Network consists of nine GP surgeries generally covering the Whitehawk, Queens Park, Kemptown, Hanover, Woodingdean and Lewes Road areas of Brighton. The PCN Social Prescribing team will comprise of three full-time and two part time social prescribers.

The Role's Main Purpose To provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their well-being, live independently and improve their health outcomes; strengthen personal resilience and reduce health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, physical inactivity and low understanding of the health condition.

To take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health to co-produce a personal action plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.

To encourage the patient to carry out the goals set in the plan and try to ensure the participants get any extra support they require to achieve their goals. The role will require managing and prioritising an individual caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals.

Main duties of the job Be the first point of contact for GP surgeries where social prescribing services will be delivered and manage referrals received. Undertake person-centred, guided conversations with patients, developing tailored personal action plans as appropriate.

Ensure that identified goals within the personal action plans are achieved.

Maintain contact with the participants throughout the duration of the project, stepping up and stepping down support as required and appropriate.Support participants to improve their confidence, self-esteem and be an active participant in the choices they make in their lives that impact on their health and wellbeing.

Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure an integrated and personalised approach. Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies. Explore and build social network, offering and developing a range of relevant activities to meet people's needs and wishes.

Participate as needed in any local, regional and national workshops, learning events and other meetings, as per the requirements of the social prescribing team. Attend and participate in regular supervision, appraisals, training and other internal meetings.

Undertake additional duties as requested by the PCN executive board appropriate to the stated job purpose and skills. The above list of main tasks in this job description should, therefore, not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

About us

East and Central Brighton Primary Care Network supports 9 GP practices in the city centre and beyond. We have a population of over 70,000 patients and our GP practices support some of the most deprived communities in our city.

This is an exciting opportunity to help them to do this more efficiently and generate income to continue to support the wellbeing of our population. The PCN is innovative and creative and constantly thinking about how we can contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of our population.

We work with a number of charities and are just beginning to think about how we can embed ourselves in community centres. We offer an office based environment, in a practice and hybrid working.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

PCN Social Prescriber's provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their well-being, live independently, and improve their health outcomes.

The role will focus on strengthening personal resilience and reducing health inequalities by addressing wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, physical inactivity, and low understanding of health conditions.

The Social Worker will take a holistic approach, working closely with individuals to co-produce personal action plans, reconnect them with community resources, and encourage them to achieve their health and well-being goals.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience Essential -Knowledge of the local voluntary sector and local service provision and asset based community services -Knowledge of person-centred approaches -Understanding of local health and social care structures -Understanding of approaches to working with people with mental health needs -Knowledge of Equal Opportunities, Diversity & Inclusion policies and practice -Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures Desirable -Experience working with SystmOne or EMIS Web.

Skills & Abilities Essential - An open mind and creative approach to working with people. -Ability to relate to local people with positive and non-judgemental approach. -Ability to organise own time, demonstrating flexibility and initiative in approach. -Ability to work effectively with colleagues, patients, external organisations and partners. -Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. -Ability to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and successfully address them.

Experience Essential Experience working in health, community or voluntary sector. Experience of working with vulnerable adults including people with mental health problems. Experience in guided conversations and / or developing personal action plans.

Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.