PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker

As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within St Neots PCN, you will hold a vital role in empowering patients to take charge of their health and wellbeing. Social Prescribing Link Workers support and guide patients with diverse needs whether they are living with long-term conditions, battling low mood or loneliness, or facing complex social challenges. Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will assist individuals in accessing non-medical support, building their confidence, and connecting them with community resources that address the broader factors influencing their health and wellbeing, As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will support patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-clinical services and community resources. Working closely with GPs, the wider practice team, and local community services, you will provide tailored one-to-one support, empower people to take greater control of their lives, and contribute to reducing health inequalities.,

• Provide personalised, one-to-one support using a what matters to me approach, co-producing care plans with individuals, families, and carers.
• Empower patients to build confidence, self-management skills, and sustainable support networks.
• Connect patients with voluntary, community, and statutory services to address wider social determinants of health.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organisations and partners, supporting the sustainability of community groups and helping to address gaps in provision.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, health coaches, care coordinators, and other link workers to deliver integrated, personalised care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, monitor outcomes, and provide feedback to support service improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding, governance, and lone working policies are followed, and engage in supervision, training, and professional development.
  
  St Neots PCN is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network compromising 3 practices across St Neots, Eaton Socon & Gt Staughton