Job summary Darnall Wellbeing are seeking to recruit a Social Prescribing Link Worker who will have oversight of the day to day running of our SPLW team, taking a lead on the delivery, management and development of the SPLW service. Working within the Clover Practices you will enable their patients to access a range of services and activities that positively impact on their wellbeing and build connections within their communities. If you are interested, please see the job description and find our Job application form available on our website or get in touch to arrange an informal chat. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd April Interview date: Wednesday 30th April For more information, you can visit our website www.darnallwellbeing.org.uk or contact us at admindarnallwellbeing.org.uk / (0114) 249 6315 and ask to speak with Natalie Please note, this advert is posted on behalf of Darnall Well Being. Main duties of the job The Social Prescribing Link Worker will receive referrals from Clover GP practices within the Seven Hills Primary Care Network, providing practice (bookable clinics) and community-based consultations with patients. The SPLW will deliver a range of activities that includes one-to-one work and leading on group activities that improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the area served. They will work closely with health professionals, service providers, local community, voluntary and faith organisations to enable clients to achieve improved and sustainable physical and mental health and wellbeing. SPLW will offer structured support for clients to change behaviour(s) and increase capacity and capability to make changes. This will be achieved by building the clients motivation, confidence for change, delivering self-care strategies, connecting with community assets and through setting and supporting clients to achieve goals including; increasing social connections, financial stability, movement closer to/retention in work, improving relationships, support clients to quit smoking, reduction in alcohol consumption, weight management, increasing in physical activity etc. SPLW will work with other local service providers to maximise the potential health and wellbeing outcomes for clients The SPLW worker will also have an agreed lead role within the team. About us Darnall Well Being are proud to work with the community in Darnall, Tinsley, Attercliffe and Handsworth, and we have a long history in the area Darnall Well Being will celebrate its 25th birthday this year Darnall Well Being (DWB) is an established, local anchor organisation, providing health and wellbeing services in one of the most deprived areas of Sheffield Darnall electoral ward. Our core remit is to address health inequalities. We work with local people to help them achieve their goals and build resilience by focusing on what matters to them. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,000 a year This is the FTE amount Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3466-25-0026 Job locations Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH Job description Job responsibilities Act as the point of contact for patients accessing the service arranging appointments by phone or in person as required Develop a comprehensive knowledge of wider support services in the local and city wide area and support individuals to access those that are relevant to their needs and work on what matters to them Coordinate the referral process from start to finish, communicating regularly with all stakeholders Record monitoring data systematically on clinical systems, produce timely reports and contribute to the overall evaluation Capture key information and gather feedback on the impact of social prescribing on health and wellbeing Attend reflective practice and/or clinical supervision, team meetings and line management meetings as required Build strong working relationships with internal and external services in both the statutory and voluntary sectors To promote the link worker/social prescribing model Support the other Social Prescribing Link Workers; providing advice, development support, motivation and encouragement Provide professional peer support to the SPLWs around complex cases Undertake annual staff appraisals and bi-monthly supervisions Lead on project meetings to update around work undertaken, feedback around unmet needs the team may be finding, what may need development, what is working well and what are the challenges etc. Be the safeguarding lead for the Social Prescribing Link Worker team Create and maintain referral routes into the scheme via a wide range of frontline professionals in the health, social care and community development sectors Give patients a voice, ensuring they influence operational and strategic direction of the service. Be an active and contributing staff member, attending meetings as required and working constructively as part of a team to meet all organisational and project goals Attend mandatory training and abide by all organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding & Child Protection, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Attend appropriate continuing professional development, training and networking events This is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change due to organisational priorities, funding and as agreed by management, in consultation with the post holder Job description Job responsibilities Act as the point of contact for patients accessing the service arranging appointments by phone or in person as required Develop a comprehensive knowledge of wider support services in the local and city wide area and support individuals to access those that are relevant to their needs and work on what matters to them Coordinate the referral process from start to finish, communicating regularly with all stakeholders Record monitoring data systematically on clinical systems, produce timely reports and contribute to the overall evaluation Capture key information and gather feedback on the impact of social prescribing on health and wellbeing Attend reflective practice and/or clinical supervision, team meetings and line management meetings as required Build strong working relationships with internal and external services in both the statutory and voluntary sectors To promote the link worker/social prescribing model Support the other Social Prescribing Link Workers; providing advice, development support, motivation and encouragement Provide professional peer support to the SPLWs around complex cases Undertake annual staff appraisals and bi-monthly supervisions Lead on project meetings to update around work undertaken, feedback around unmet needs the team may be finding, what may need development, what is working well and what are the challenges etc. Be the safeguarding lead for the Social Prescribing Link Worker team Create and maintain referral routes into the scheme via a wide range of frontline professionals in the health, social care and community development sectors Give patients a voice, ensuring they influence operational and strategic direction of the service. Be an active and contributing staff member, attending meetings as required and working constructively as part of a team to meet all organisational and project goals Attend mandatory training and abide by all organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding & Child Protection, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Attend appropriate continuing professional development, training and networking events This is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change due to organisational priorities, funding and as agreed by management, in consultation with the post holder Person Specification Communication and Language Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well developed listening and reasoning skills Computer literate & able to use standard software e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook to facilitate working practices Desirable Fluency in a community language Values Essential Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice Empathetic Non-judgmental approach Confidentiality Experience Essential Experience of working face to face with individuals Experience of working within a social prescribing or equivalent context Experience of working independently as well as in a team Experience of working in a community setting Experience of managing administrative tasks to include monitoring & evaluation Experience and/or knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies Experience of project development Supervision and management of others Desirable Organising and supporting health related group activities Using Clinical Systems such as Systm1 Knowledge and Skills Essential Flexible and creative interpersonal approach Ability to manage workload effectively and manage case loads Understanding of the principle of equal opportunities as it applies to the context of the post Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures Causes of health and social inequalities and principles for addressing them Desirable Knowledge of the local area and the communities living there, including demographic data, predominant health issues, and cultural characteristics Experience of working alongside volunteers Knowledge of the processes relating to young people and families at risk, example: Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (TAF), Signs of safety Values Essential Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice Empathetic Non-judgmental approach Confidentiality Qualifications Essential Understand how to provide personalised care be able to demonstrate have knowledge around Motivational interviewing Ongoing commitment to learning in relevant areas such as safeguarding and related issues which may impact on a person supporting Commitment to undertake mandatory training Desirable GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Has undertaken training on a range of Health topics i.e nutrition Understands working with younger people Been a safeguarding lead Able to undertake further relevant training Person Specification Communication and Language Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well developed listening and reasoning skills Computer literate & able to use standard software e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook to facilitate working practices Desirable Fluency in a community language Values Essential Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice Empathetic Non-judgmental approach Confidentiality Experience Essential Experience of working face to face with individuals Experience of working within a social prescribing or equivalent context Experience of working independently as well as in a team Experience of working in a community setting Experience of managing administrative tasks to include monitoring & evaluation Experience and/or knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies Experience of project development Supervision and management of others Desirable Organising and supporting health related group activities Using Clinical Systems such as Systm1 Knowledge and Skills Essential Flexible and creative interpersonal approach Ability to manage workload effectively and manage case loads Understanding of the principle of equal opportunities as it applies to the context of the post Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures Causes of health and social inequalities and principles for addressing them Desirable Knowledge of the local area and the communities living there, including demographic data, predominant health issues, and cultural characteristics Experience of working alongside volunteers Knowledge of the processes relating to young people and families at risk, example: Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (TAF), Signs of safety Values Essential Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice Empathetic Non-judgmental approach Confidentiality Qualifications Essential Understand how to provide personalised care be able to demonstrate have knowledge around Motivational interviewing Ongoing commitment to learning in relevant areas such as safeguarding and related issues which may impact on a person supporting Commitment to undertake mandatory training Desirable GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Has undertaken training on a range of Health topics i.e nutrition Understands working with younger people Been a safeguarding lead Able to undertake further relevant training 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 Primary Care Sheffield Address Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Road Sheffield S9 4QH Employer's website http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)