Job summary SOAR Community are seeking to recruit a Lead Social Prescribing Link Worker who will oversee the day to day running of the SPLW team. Working as part of SAPA5 Primary Care Networks multi-disciplinary team enabling clients to access a range of services and activities that positively impact on their wellbeing and build connections within their community. The Lead Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) will oversee the day to day running of the SPLW team. Taking a lead on the operational delivery, management and development of the SPLW service. The role will work as part of SAPA 5 Primary Care Networks multi-disciplinary team enabling clients to access a range of services and activities that positively impact on their wellbeing and build connections within their community. Main duties of the job Act as a single point of access for referrals from Primary Care Network staff and partner organisations into local and city-wide services & activities (the Social Prescribing System) Undertake an initial client triage and assessment that enable the appropriate service to be put in place at the right time, based on the clients needs and wishes Co-produce a personalised support plan that encourages empowerment of an individual to take control of their own health and wellbeing (what matters to me) Bring in bridging support that enables an individual to access services that aren't in place or complex to navigate, ensuring follow up referrals take place Develop a comprehensive knowledge of wider support services for individuals with varying support needs, developing and implementing referral pathways where appropriate Work in partnership with clinical and non-clinical staff that form part of the PCNs Personalised Care Team Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sectors About us SAPA 5 is made up for 6 GP Practices in the North of Sheffield. The SPLW will be part of the Personalised Care Team who support the SAPA 5 Primary Care Network. This is made up for Care Coordinators, SPLWs, Occupational Therapists, Dietitian, and Health and Wellbeing coaches who provide wrap around services for patients. The team share their wealth of knowledge at multidisciplinary team meetings and work as a team to improve patient care. The Lead SPLW will be primarily based out of the network GP surgeries to engage clients, update clinical systems and engage with wider practice team colleagues. The Lead SPLW will spend time at SOAR sites for operational, administrative, management purposes and to engage wider SOAR colleagues. Site(s): Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NL One Stop Shop, 19 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield S5 6HJ. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £26,424 – £28,101 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2530-25-0000 Job locations S O A R Community 19 Bellhouse Road Sheffield S5 6HJ The Learning Zone 320 Wordsworth Avenue Sheffield S5 8NL Job description Job responsibilities The Lead SPLW should be seen as a yellow pages for the client, someone who is up to date on what services are available and how best to access them or who to contact. Essentially, increasing uptake of support and access to resources for the client. The role will be non-clinical in nature. It will involve undertaking holistic reviews of clients whom many have complex social and health needs which affect their wellbeing. Example. Poor access to quality housing, mental health issues, lack of physical activity uptake, long term conditions, social isolation, etc. The Lead SPLW will work in partnership with the PCNs clinical & non-clinical staff to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing ill health within the network. Job description Job responsibilities The Lead SPLW should be seen as a yellow pages for the client, someone who is up to date on what services are available and how best to access them or who to contact. Essentially, increasing uptake of support and access to resources for the client. The role will be non-clinical in nature. It will involve undertaking holistic reviews of clients whom many have complex social and health needs which affect their wellbeing. Example. Poor access to quality housing, mental health issues, lack of physical activity uptake, long term conditions, social isolation, etc. The Lead SPLW will work in partnership with the PCNs clinical & non-clinical staff to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing ill health within the network. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of staff/team management, including: undertaking staff appraisal/supervision and identifying staff training needs, etc. Experience of case management processes and case supervision Experience the health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sectors Experience of supporting people to access resources (& remove barriers) within the community Ability to problem solve and respond quickly and flexibly to new developments and challenges Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a range of individuals and groups Ability to maintain client records, monitor activity and record outcomes and learning Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Level 3 or 4 Information, advice & guidance qualification (or willing to work towards) and/or equivalent experience, examples: health social care housing, etc Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of staff/team management, including: undertaking staff appraisal/supervision and identifying staff training needs, etc. Experience of case management processes and case supervision Experience the health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sectors Experience of supporting people to access resources (& remove barriers) within the community Ability to problem solve and respond quickly and flexibly to new developments and challenges Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a range of individuals and groups Ability to maintain client records, monitor activity and record outcomes and learning Desirable Experience of working in primary care Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Level 3 or 4 Information, advice & guidance qualification (or willing to work towards) and/or equivalent experience, examples: health social care housing, etc 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. Employer details Employer name Green Cross Group Practice Address S O A R Community 19 Bellhouse Road Sheffield S5 6HJ Employer's website http://thehealthcaresurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)