Lead this new service in the London Borough of Sutton, helping to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with complex lives and unmet need.

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘Link Workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link Workers support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and provide feedback to groups and strategic partners to enable development, working collaboratively with all local partners.

Social Prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduce health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Age UK Sutton is the commissioned provider for Social Prescribing Sutton, for an all-age service working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team including GPs and nurses supporting those with complex needs.  The Head of Social Prescribing Sutton will be managing a team of six Link Workers who focus on providing support for patients’ non-medical needs.  These needs are often complex, and many patients referred to the service are frequent visitors to primary care, in particular their GP. The service is for adults over the age of 18 whose needs meet referral criteria.  The Head of Service and the Link Workers will be employed by Age UK Sutton as the contract holder but expected to develop strong relationships with a wide range of local providers whose services could benefit patients referred for support, who may be of any age.

As Head of Service, you will line manage the Link Workers, and assume leadership of the service, working closely with partners in Health and Care and the Voluntary Sector to promote and develop the service, producing regular monitoring and insight reports, and working with the Director of Services and Social Prescribing Sutton Steering Group to review and develop the strategic direction of the service.  This is a new role with significant opportunities for personal development as the service evolves.

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the attributes described in the person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Age UK Sutton's Director of Services, Hilary Dodd 

Please note that CVs not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered

These are innovative new roles to develop ‘social prescribing’ in the local NHS. Based in the East Central Primary Care Network (PCN) you will work in different GP practices in that Network to deliver their specific priorities.  You will join a team of six Link Workers working in Haringey PCNs and be part of a wider community based Borough team which offers information, signposting and short term support across the eight localities in Haringey.

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

For details of how to apply please download the Applicant Pack and Monitoring Form.

Be part of the London Borough of Sutton’s new Social Prescribing programme for adults aged 18+.

We are looking for Social Prescribing Link Workers to work with adults in Sutton, supporting them to find lasting solutions to social issues and personal challenges.

Social Prescribing offers patients attending Primary Care (e.g their GP) about non health-related issues, personalised support to set goals, connect with local services, and improve their quality of life. You will be linking patients with relevant activities, services, and support, helping them access longer term assistance where needed, and enabling them to move forward

This service is based at Age UK Sutton as they are the lead contract holder, but is for adults of all ages, and involves extensive partnership work with the voluntary and community sector in Sutton.

You will have some experience in a relevant role, and understand the way health and social needs can interact.  Good communication, research, and record keeping skills are essential. You will have access to training, clinical supervision, and regular support meetings with your peers in the service including specialist nurses, GPs, and other Link Workers.

This is an exciting role working across the London Borough of Sutton, and an opportunity to help to shape a new service in its early stages.

For an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact the recruiting manager, Hilary Dodd - details can be found in the job pack.

Please note that we are also recruiting for a Head of Social Prescribing role to lead the service.

Please note that CVs not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered.

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We currently have one Social Prescribing Link Worker post available for someone who is passionate about connecting communities with the tailored support they need to live independent and healthier lives, based within Kensington and Chelsea’s new Primary Care Networks. Link Workers provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role, please visit our website for contact details.

Full training is provided.

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

We will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, so please do not delay in applying. 

Interviews will take place via video conferencing (Zoom or Skype)

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We are currently recruiting one North Kensington Social Prescribing Link Worker who will work as part of an integrated team within Primary Care Networks (PCN) to deliver a coordinated and high-quality social prescribing Link Worker service in North Kensington – supporting residents affected by the Grenfell Tower to access and engage with the extensive range of support in the community.

The North Kensington SPLW role is a local initiative through Age United, West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council. We are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services and must be aware and sensitive to the communities in North Kensington.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please see our website for contact details.

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

We will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, so please do not delay in applying. 

Interviews will take place via video conferencing (Zoom or Skype)

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.

During this time of uncertainty during the Coronavirus pandemic, Imago is pleased to be in a position to recruit new staff. We are doing things a little differently with virtual interviews being held by the power of the internet, and a period of home working as we remotely provide services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are ready to welcome new members to our team, ensuring that everyone receives the support and training to be able to make a difference.

This is a new and exciting opportunity in children’s mental health provision. As a Social Prescriber, you will support children and young people to develop resilience and improve their mental wellbeing, and through early intervention help prevent crisis situations.

You will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting children and families with health and community services to improve children’s mental health. The service helps address medical, social, environmental and individual needs, promoting good mental wellbeing and management of mental health problems. 

We are looking for organised, self-motivated and confident individuals to join our established team. The positions are available in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, and applicants must have experience of working with children, a background in medical or social care and experience of delivering mental health support to clients or groups. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, being confident in your ability to communicate at different levels across both the health and social care sectors.

You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.

It’s time to make a difference.

During this time of uncertainty during the Coronavirus pandemic, Imago is pleased to be in a position to recruit new staff. We are doing things a little differently with virtual interviews being held by the power of the internet, and a period of home working as we remotely provide services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are ready to welcome new members to our team, ensuring that everyone receives the support and training to be able to make a difference.

We are looking for organised, self-motivated and confident individuals to join our Social Prescribing team working with adults with complex and mental health needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.

The position is based in Sevenoaks, and applicants must have experience of working with adults, and a background in medical or social care. Additionally, this is a specialist mental health role requiring experience of delivering mental health support to clients or groups.

You will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with health and community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, being confident in your ability to communicate at different levels across both the health and social care sectors.

You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.

It’s time to make a difference.

My Care My Way

My Care My Way (MCMW) is a new, innovative way of working with people over the age of 65 with complex needs and conditions. The person is at the centre of holistic care planning across organisations such as health, social care and the voluntary sector. This way of working is a more coordinated, consistent way of providing care for people over 65 with long term conditions in West London and requires people with commitment and passion to work with older people. My Care My Way has been created following intensive work with professionals, patients and the voluntary sector to create a model of care rooted in evidence and designed to meet local needs.

Patients are at the heart of the model, and are working in partnership with professionals, supported by a dedicated integrated care team. All involved, including the person and their carer, will design care plans together to keep the person well for as long as possible and to achieve outcomes that they identify.

My Care My Way will deliver more consistent care for patients at their GP practice, within two multi-functional Integrated Care Hubs in the locality, or within their homes.

Role Summary

The Health and Social Care Assistant (HSCA) role offers a new and exciting opportunity to become part of the My Care My Way workforce; bringing together health and social care expertise to deliver real change for how care is delivered in West London.

The vision for this role is aspirational, in that it aims to bring together over time duties that are carried out by Health Care Assistants, Social Care Trusted Assessors, Navigators, and other disciplines. The post holder will also be equipped to provide low level mental health support. There is an emphasis on promoting independence and supporting patients to adopt self-care approaches, by linking them in with voluntary sector services based on their long term conditions, interests and preferences.

**Please note, this role may involve working some Out of Hours shifts, covering evenings and weekends**

Interviews will take place via remote video conferencing (Zoom or Skype)

Please be advised that recruitment is on a rolling basis until all vacancies are filled.

Hours:         35 hours per week (37fte)

Salary:        £21,189 (full-time-equivalent: £22,400)

Contract:     Fixed-term until October 2021 (18 months)

Pension:       6% Employer Contribution

Holiday:       25 days fte

About Crawley Community and Voluntary Service

Crawley Community and Voluntary Service) is a charity which enables and supports volunteers, volunteer groups and charities in and around Crawley. We advocate for the voluntary and community sector with local government and other statutory authorities.

About Social Prescribing in Crawley

Managed by Crawley Community and Voluntary Service, social prescribing in Crawley sets out to improve the health and wellbeing of local people by supporting them to connect with community support and activities. We employ Social Prescriber Link Workers who support people referred by their GP Practice or Adult Social Care to access services, groups and activities that meet their social, emotional and practical needs.

Following a successful pilot in 2016/17, the Crawley and Horsham and Mid-Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group commissioned Crawley Community and Voluntary Service to develop and expand ‘Prescription Plus’ across Crawley.  The Project has been extended since then and we are now planning towards October 2020 when the service will align with West Sussex.

‘Prescription Plus’ aims to:

• Link clients with sources of social, practical and emotional support that can help improve their health and well-being and quality of life
• Promote self-management through the use of person-centred methods and an empowering approach that involve people in decisions about their support
• Provide a bridge between Primary Care and sources of health and well-being support offered by the Voluntary and Community Sector

We are recruiting Social Prescribers to join the team.  The post-holders will be partnered with four GP surgeries in Crawley.  They will be responsible for taking referrals, meeting and assessing patients, and supporting them to make positive changes to their lives by connecting them with community activities. You will be part of an expert team developing and expanding this project in Crawley. 

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that the post-holder has a full, clean driving licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.

For an information pack, please click on the Prescription Plus drop box link 

Closing date for applications:  5pm, Friday 27 March

Interviews: week commencing 6 April, 2020

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

Are you a proactive multi-tasker who can take a lead on safeguarding issues, manage a team of recovery workers and oversee the delivery of a programme of services developed to support people towards changing their drug and alcohol use with consistent energy & enthusiasm…?

The team provides a variety of support to people including alcohol detox support, initiating opiate substitute prescribing, relapse prevention and motivational interventions. You will need to be resilient and experienced in managing clients with a range of substance use issues, be the ‘go to’ person located in the South Bristol Hub while integrating with community services and partnership working with Hawkspring.

The role involves actively contributing to and supporting the wider Bristol DHI services, Team Leaders and Service Manager to develop and enhance treatment services within ROADS.

If you are interested, please contact HR in first instance to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role.

How To Apply

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Monday 8th June