18th March 2022
Hours: x2 posts - 1x 37 hours per week, 1 x 15 hours per week
Salary: £20,117 per annum pro rata, AUNN Band D
Tenure: Full time role – permanent; part time role fixed term until 28th October 2022
Based: Community based within PCN’s in NNE & QMC Emergency Department
The Social Prescribing Link Worker Service takes a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. In this position, you will help individuals to improve their health, enhance their wellbeing and maintain independence. We support and enable individuals to identify and develop self-management strategies, with empowerment being at the core of any interventions.
The service supports a range of individuals at different stages of life. The full-time post will work mainly with younger people (aged 18-64) and support with low level mental health issues and/or alcohol /substance misuse problems, however, may include cover working with older people at risk of losing or reducing independence. The part-time post will be based in the Emergency Department (ED), supporting adults (18-64 and 65+) to access appropriate care pathways and reducing the burden on the emergency care department, through signposting and connecting with SPLWs based in the community.
The successful candidates will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and IT skills, and be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, working closely and collaboratively with SPLW colleagues in the community and other health professionals. With an awareness of the relevant issues, you will also be empathetic, sensitive and able to motivate and empower others. Experience of providing Social Prescribing support would be advantageous, but is not essential, as we are willing to train people who have the right aptitude and life experience.
As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire you will be eligible for our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules).
How to Apply
For full details and to download an application pack, please visit our website at www.ageuk.org.uk/notts. Alternatively, please contact our Human Resources department for an application pack by email recruitment@ageuknotts.org.uk or phone 0115 859 9265.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 4th April 2022.