Job description
Referrals & Assessments
• Receive referrals from GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct holistic assessments to understand patients needs, strengths, and goals.
• Prioritise referrals based on urgency, risk, or complexity.
Personalised Support Planning
• Develop personalised care and support plans with individuals.
• Motivate and support clients to take active steps toward improving their well-being.
Connecting to Community Services
• Signpost or refer individuals to a wide range of services such as:
• Housing support
• Financial/debt advice
• Mental health services
• Social clubs and volunteering
• Physical activity and lifestyle groups
• Liaise with voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations.
Follow-up and Monitoring
• Monitor progress and offer ongoing support where needed.
• Maintain regular contact and review goals.
• Use case management systems to record interactions, outcomes, and feedback.
Collaboration and Communication
• Build strong relationships with healthcare teams, local authorities, and community groups.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care plans.
• Promote awareness and understanding of social prescribing among colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Referrals & Assessments
• Receive referrals from GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct holistic assessments to understand patients needs, strengths, and goals.
• Prioritise referrals based on urgency, risk, or complexity.
Personalised Support Planning
• Develop personalised care and support plans with individuals.
• Motivate and support clients to take active steps toward improving their well-being.
Connecting to Community Services
• Signpost or refer individuals to a wide range of services such as:
• Housing support
• Financial/debt advice
• Mental health services
• Social clubs and volunteering
• Physical activity and lifestyle groups
• Liaise with voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations.
Follow-up and Monitoring
• Monitor progress and offer ongoing support where needed.
• Maintain regular contact and review goals.
• Use case management systems to record interactions, outcomes, and feedback.
Collaboration and Communication
• Build strong relationships with healthcare teams, local authorities, and community groups.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care plans.
• Promote awareness and understanding of social prescribing among colleagues.