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We are looking for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our established team. Our Social Prescribing service supports patients referred by GP practices in the North and Central areas of Islington.

Our Social Prescribing service benefits from working closely with our Connect service and we have access to over 120 referral partners covering a wide range of needs and aspirations. Social Prescribing is a fast paced, patient focused environment where patients are referred by GPs so we can link them into services and activities which will improve their health and wellbeing.

It is an exciting time to join Help on Your Doorstep as we are embarking on further development of our services, giving an opportunity to help shape the future of service delivery.

We are looking for candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of providing personalised support, focusing on what matters to the patient/client, and managing a varied caseload. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local services and be passionate about supporting people to improve their wellbeing and maximise their potential. A methodical and organised approach to managing a caseload and completing related administrative tasks is essential. Experience of working with NHS partners within Social Prescribing or otherwise is advantageous but non-essential.

We can offer a friendly working culture and a chance to make a difference to people’s lives in Islington.

• Location: Help on Your Doorstep's offices in Central and North Islington
• Hours: 35 hours per week or 17.5 hours per week (please state your preference for full-time or part-time in your application)
• Salary: £28,270 pro rata per annum plus contributory pension

For further information please see the job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jonothan Callender, Team Leader at [email protected]. 

Applications should consist of

• Your CV which must include details of your education, qualifications and any relevant training, your employment history and 2 referees.
• A covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 in total, which outlines why you want the job and your skills, experience and knowledge in relation to each of the points in the Person Specification.

Please send your application to [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 13 October. Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October.

By making an application you are stating that you are legally entitled to work in the UK. The appointment will be subject to standard pre-employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required.

Help on Your Doorstep is an equal opportunities employer. Please contact us if you would like to see our Equal Opportunities Policy.