Tendring PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker

Tendring PCN has an exciting opportunity for a social prescriber to join our PCN on a permanent basis.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies, utilising various referral platforms.
• 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.
• Be part of a proactive, preventative approach in Primary Care
• Help reduce health inequalities and strengthen community connections
• Keep accurate records in the clinical systems.