Job summary Harlow South PCN has an exciting opportunity for a social prescribing project lead to join our team on a full-time basis, on a fixed term 12 month contract. 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. 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. Main duties of the job Effectively manage a caseload of clients and be able to prioritise workload. Be a friendly, trusted source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches, enabling the patient to focus on what matters to them. Engage eligible patients by building trust and rapport through the use of a conversational questionnaire and follow a patient pathway which may include referral to a range of community support services. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and integrated neighbourhood team meetings giving information and feedback. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focusing on what matters to them. About us Harlow South Primary Care Network is a friendly, supportive, well organised and enthusiastic PCN. GP practices are grouping together and working closely in what are called primary care networks (PCNs) and we are committed to providing traditional family orientated services, working together in the NHS to deliver better patient care on behalf of our 3 GP practices: Lister Medical Centre, The Hamilton Practice, and The Ross Practice. The PCN offices are based in a new purpose built Health Centre in Harlow. The PCN has over 40,000, patients from three practices. Lister Medical Centre based at Lister House, Staple Tye and The Ross Practice & The Hamilton Practice based at Keats House, Bush Fair. We are a training hub and support learning & development. SystmOne clinical system Easy access to M11/M25, close to London and Stansted and attractive Essex and Hertfordshire countryside. Informal visits or contact prior to the interview process are welcome. Date posted 19 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,000 a year maximum, dependent on experience. Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8712-1 Job locations Abercrombie Way Harlow Essex CM18 6YJ Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a biological, social or behavioural science. Professional health/social care qualification. Evidence of continuous professional development with regard to wellbeing Mental Health awareness training Trained in motivational coaching/interviewing or equivalent Experience Essential High level of written and oral communication skills. Computer literate, Microsoft, NHS systems or equivalent. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Willingness to undergo DBS check at enhanced level. Non-judgemental approach to working with the client group with the commitment to equal opportunities. Experience with reaching and working with disadvantaged, vulnerable or excluded groups. Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work). Experience of developing a personalised programme of support for individuals from differing backgrounds/communities which demonstrate that the programmes respected their lifestyle and diversity. Experience managing own time and can demonstrate ability to hold a caseload. Experience coordinating / signposting and integration of care across multiple health, care and social care settings. Experience of delivering multidisciplinary interventions in supporting behaviour changes. Experience of communicating effectively key messages to stakeholders. Desirable Learning and development delivery skills eg coaching. Person Specification Qualifications Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a biological, social or behavioural science. Professional health/social care qualification. Evidence of continuous professional development with regard to wellbeing Mental Health awareness training Trained in motivational coaching/interviewing or equivalent Experience Essential High level of written and oral communication skills. Computer literate, Microsoft, NHS systems or equivalent. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Willingness to undergo DBS check at enhanced level. Non-judgemental approach to working with the client group with the commitment to equal opportunities. Experience with reaching and working with disadvantaged, vulnerable or excluded groups. Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work). Experience of developing a personalised programme of support for individuals from differing backgrounds/communities which demonstrate that the programmes respected their lifestyle and diversity. Experience managing own time and can demonstrate ability to hold a caseload. Experience coordinating / signposting and integration of care across multiple health, care and social care settings. Experience of delivering multidisciplinary interventions in supporting behaviour changes. Experience of communicating effectively key messages to stakeholders. Desirable Learning and development delivery skills eg coaching. 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 Careers Address Abercrombie Way Harlow Essex CM18 6YJ Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)