Stanford Le Hope and Corringham PCN has an exciting opportunity for a permanent social prescriber to join our practice team. We are recruiting for full and part-time roles and can be flexible with working week patterns. Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and well-being through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time to focus on what matters to each individual, taking a holistic approach and connecting people to community groups and statutory services, for practical and emotional support. The main responsibilities of the role include: Working on PCN projects to reduce hospital admissions and raise awareness. Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies. 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. You will also work closely with the integrated locality team, local services and Thurrock council to refer patients where needed and have a huge support network to assist you in your role. About the Candidate If you are a local community champion or already a social prescriber, and want a new and exciting challenge, then we would love to hear from you. You will need to have the following skills : Experience of working within healthcare, the voluntary or community sectors, supporting vulnerable groups. Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or experience. Strong listening and communication skills. You will be familiar with local resources and services and how to access them. Motivated by helping people, with care and empathy. Ability to deliver person-centred support in a non-judgmental way. Experience of completing holistic, person-centred care-planning assessments. Understanding of the needs of small, volunteer-led community groups and the ability to support their development. Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies. Experience and confidence in the delivery of lifestyle change interventions. About Us Stanford Le-hope and Corringham PCN works with 6 surgeries in the local area to improve capacity and access and to help delivery better clinical care for its patients. Our PCN has its own estate so you will be working within a busy friendly and experienced clinical environment, where you will be part of our team. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.