ATHLONE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE WISHES TO RECRUIT A FULL TIME
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING LINK WORKER
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, and confident full time
Social Prescribing Link Worker to work on the roll out of a social
prescribing service in partnership with the HSE and other key
stakeholders targeting a defined area of social deprivation in Athlone
town and the surrounding rural areas.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST:
Hold a 3rd Level qualification at minimum Level 8 in a Social,
Community, Health or related field.
AND HAVE
* A minimum of 3 years? experience in a community development OR
healthcare OR related field
* Experience of supporting people in a one-to-one or group capacity
* Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
relationships across a variety of organisations
THE CANDIDATE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
* Reducing health inequalities and proactively working with people
with diverse needs from all communities to improve health and
wellbeing
* Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including
social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on
communities
* Working from an assets-based approach, building on existing
community and personal assets
* Knowledge of the structure of the HSE and the health services
provided at Community Healthcare Network level
* Working with the needs of small community groups and ability to
support their development
* Excellent IT skills.
* In possession of excellent written (both academic and
report/proposal writing), oral communication, facilitation, and
presentation skills.
* Ability to work to policies and procedures, including
confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, and health and
safety
* Experience of data collation and reporting
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* Garda Vetting
* Full Clean Driver Licence and access to vehicle
* Undertake mandatory training associated with the Social Prescriber
Links Worker Position.
SALARY:?DNP Officer level 2 scale (equivalent to HSE Clerical Officer
Grade V) at a point that is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
A comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification is available
on request.
Please email?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**?for an Application Form, the
detailed Role Description and Person Specification.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM, WITH
AN ACCOMPANYING COVER LETTER AND EMAILED TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
(APPLICATIONS?MUST?BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL).
* Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on application.
* CLOSING DATE FOR FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS?FRIDAY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**RD DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT 5:**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**PM.
* No late applications will be accepted.
* Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
* Appointment to the role is subject to the outcome of the Garda
Vetting process.
* Athlone FRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
ABOUT ATHLONE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Athlone Family Resource Centre mission is to create a community where
people from Athlone town and the surrounding rural areas can actively
engage in all elements of family and community life, develop
resilience and manage life challenges effectively. Athlone Family
Resource Centre is a registered charity. Athlone FRC services are core
funded by Tusla CFA. The Social Prescribing Programme is funded by the
HSE as part of the Healthy Communities Initiative.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
