We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our social prescribing team as Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing Link Worker.
Purpose of the Role
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
The successful candidate will support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.
The Perinatal Mental Health Social Prescribing Service is part of the NHS Complete Cares Community. More information here
Key Duties:
- Take referrals from a wide range of healthcare staff, working within Kirkby GP practices within primary care networks and multi – disciplinary teams.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
- Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on ‘what matters to me’.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the person’s priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.
- The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload.
- It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role – e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
- Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCFSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
- Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCFSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
- Establish a Perinatal Community of Practice.
Download the full job pack, including person specification: Perinatal Mental Health SPLW Job Pack Feb 24
If you feel you have the attitudes, skills and experience to work with us to deliver our vision, send your C.V. plus a personal statement – clearly indicating how you meet the person and role specification, to Debbie – Debbie.Bennett@oneknowsley.org.
For an informal chat about the role call Debbie Bennett on 07851260310
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 16th February 2024.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified by close of play on Monday 19th February 2024.
Interviews will be held in person Monday 26th February 2024.
