Social Prescribing Link Worker
- Recruiter
- Care Network Cambridgeshire
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 26 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW’s) empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing. They take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services that offer practical and emotional support. SPLWs support existing groups to be accessible, sustainable and to work collaboratively with all local partners.
Cambridge City 4 PCN’s vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. With a patient size of just over 55,000 across six practices, we are recruiting for 1 whole time equivalent SPLW who will focus on Cornford House Surgery, Petersfield Medical Practice, Queen Edith Medical Practice and Woodlands Surgery.
As the Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work in close partnership with members of the practice team and health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it. You will be responsible for evolving and optimising the care that SPLWs can deliver as well as being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.
To apply for this role please apply with a full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address each point within the person specification. If you don't supply a personal statement your application may not be considered. Applications close miday 12th of July 2021. Interviews will be on 16th July 2021 (We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply)
Cambridge City 4 PCN’s vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. With a patient size of just over 55,000 across six practices, we are recruiting for 1 whole time equivalent SPLW who will focus on Cornford House Surgery, Petersfield Medical Practice, Queen Edith Medical Practice and Woodlands Surgery.
As the Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work in close partnership with members of the practice team and health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it. You will be responsible for evolving and optimising the care that SPLWs can deliver as well as being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.
To apply for this role please apply with a full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address each point within the person specification. If you don't supply a personal statement your application may not be considered. Applications close miday 12th of July 2021. Interviews will be on 16th July 2021 (We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply)