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Southern Brooks Community Partnerships
Salary: £26,603 per year pro rata
Closing Date: Friday, 1 November, 2024 - 09:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time (18.5 hours)
Location: Bristol
Details of Role:
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work closely with primary care teams to enable individuals to find the support they need in their community to manage their health and well-being. You will also enable people to have more control over their lives, develop skills, and give their time to others through involvement in community groups. You will see people in their local GP practice and community venues and may visit people in their homes.
Responsibilities:
1. Use motivational interviewing and other techniques to establish the needs of the individual.
2. Support individuals to address barriers to accessing services or maintaining independence.
3. Empower individuals to maximise their potential, producing action plans and facilitating follow-through.
4. Accompany individuals to community groups, activities, and statutory services.
5. Effectively manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals offering 4-6 sessions, depending on their needs.
How to Apply:
To apply for this Link Worker role, you will need knowledge of and experience in client-working techniques such as motivational interviewing and active listening. This includes strength-based, trauma-aware, and person-centred approaches. You will have experience of managing your own caseload, including supporting people who have complex issues affecting their health and wellbeing. The ability to adhere to relevant legislation, good practice, and policies and procedures, including Child Protection, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and Equality and Diversity is also essential.
Office Location: Patchway Office, Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP
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