Job Vacancies
SOAR is an award-winning regeneration charity in North Sheffield which provides a number of services for the community including health, buildings management, training and support into employment.
Our success is a result of our talented staff. Whatever your role, no day is ever the same.
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Full time: 37 hours
Salary: SP9 £24,327 – SP13 £26,004 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Permanent subject to funding
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KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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25 days holiday & bank holidays pro rata, 1 day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension
Other:
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Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work
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Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups, etc.
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Reflective practice sessions and clinical supervision provided.
PURPOSE OF JOB
SOAR Community are seeking to recruit an experienced Social Prescribing Link Worker. Working as part of SAPA5 Primary Care Network's multi-disciplinary team enabling clients to access a range of services and activities that positively impact on their wellbeing and build connections within their community.
The role will:
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Act as a single point of access for referrals from Primary Care Network staff and partner organisations into local and city-wide services & activities (the Social Prescribing System)
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Undertake an initial client ‘triage and assessment’ that enable the appropriate service to be put in place at the right time, based on the clients’ needs and wishes
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Co-produce a personalised support plan that encourages empowerment of an individual to take control of their own health and wellbeing (‘what matters to me’)
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Bring in ‘bridging’ support that enables an individual to access services that aren’t in place or complex to navigate, ensuring follow up referrals take place
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Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.
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If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact Guy Weston (Health Services Manager) on 07471 315674. Alternatively, come along to our online Q&A session, for more details please register Eventbrite here.
To receive an application pack, please complete the form below.
The specific job description can be found here.
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Closing date for applications is: Monday 24th March 2025 (12.00 noon)
Interviews will be held: Friday 28th March 2025​​​
