SOCIAL PRESCRIBING LINK WORKER
A vacancy has arisen for a Social Prescribing Link worker, South
Dublin County Partnership. South Dublin County Partnership works with
people who are socially excluded or are at risk of becoming so and
promotes social cohesion and labour market participation with a focus
on the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. This is achieved through a
range of integrated activities in Education, Training, Job Placement,
Early Childhood Services, Enterprise Support and Community Development
Programmes. South Dublin County Partnership is an equal opportunities
employer and welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds.
South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP), under the auspices of Health
South Dublin County, is currently looking for a Social Prescribing
Link worker. This exciting role will be instrumental in the
establishment and development of a social prescribing project in South
Dublin County.
Social prescribing is the provision of non-medical supports for people
to improve their health & wellbeing. Through a structured referral
process and the establishment of close connections with both,
healthcare practitioners and community organisations, the Link worker
will encourage and support people to access services in their
community.
We are looking for an energetic, organised and focused person, with
great people skills. The role, which is initially for one year and
subject to funding being available there after, will be full-time and
based in South Dublin County. The probation period will be six months.
Reporting to the Health & Wellbeing Manager, or designated Line
Manager of the programme will be responsible for designing,
implementing and evaluating social prescribing in South Dublin County.
An Advisory Group with representatives from funders and stakeholders
will inform the project.
_JOB DESCRIPTION_
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead the design, delivery and development of the pilot Social
Prescribing project in South Dublin County
* Develop effective and tailored referral and feedback protocols
with (healthcare) practitioners and staff (from Practice Surgeries and
Hospital Departments);
* Regularly gather data on local and community projects and
activities and populate database / social prescribing software;
* Keep regular contact with community services and their staff not
only to get updated information about their activities and programmes,
but also to ease the links between clients and their services;
* Train healthcare practitioners and community services on software
utilisation;
* Oversee commissioning of software and customisation;
* Keep regular contacts with software Project Manager to customize
online platform according to project needs and demands;
* Book appointments with clients, meet them personally, follow-up
cases and manage case load;
* Administer evaluation tools
* Support and encourage clients to access appropriate services in
their community;
* Contribute with ideas/suggestions to improve practice surgeries
health outcomes with their patients;
* Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation plan, commission
evaluation and document evidence of outcomes (aligned with national
framework strategy);
* Document and report on progress with the project (gather/collect
quantitative and qualitative data to support project evaluation);
* Document and report case notes and social prescriptions in online
software;
* Develop communications plan and materials to publicise the
project;
* Building effective relationships with key stakeholders, including
healthcare professionals, community organisations and members of the
Advisory Group;
* Attend local forums and relevant meetings with stakeholders from
community and voluntary sector as necessary;
* Make regular reports and presentations on the progress of the
project to committees and funders;
* Convene regular meetings of the Advisory Group;
* Write and submit applications for new funding opportunities;
* To participate fully and work effectively with the SDCP Health &
wellbeing Team.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* Educated to degree level in Social, Community, Health or related
field;
* Minimum 5 years experience in devising, implementing and
evaluating projects in a community or health / care setting;
* Good understanding of multi-stakeholder working and the local and
community development sector.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
* Knowledge, understanding and commitment to addressing key
determinants of health
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Ability to prioritise, manage competing demands and reach
deadlines
* Self-motivated and able to initiate actions
* Excellent social skills, including empathy and ability to motivate
people
* Proficient in collaborating and managing relationships with
multiple stakeholders, clients and funding organisations
* Excellent IT skills
* Strong communication and reporting skills
* Ability to identify and use appropriate evaluation and research
methods to evidence and improve work.
OTHER
* Car owner with full clean driver?s license
* Garda vetting will apply to this role
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL SDCP STAFF
* Commitment to the purpose of SDCP and to work within the values,
policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context of
current legislation and regulations;
* To undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and
professional;
* To report any area of concern to your line manager in a timely
fashion;
* To show flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meeting
the needs of the work
* To have a flexible approach to the work in response to
organisational change, development and review of best practice;
* To identify training needs through supervision and participate in
training opportunities;
* To be vigilant of any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the
workplace and bring any concerns to your line manager or Health &
Safety representative;
* To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager
from time to time.
APPLICATION PROCESS
POSTAL APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question. Please send
three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than 2 pages) and
cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form marked
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING LINK WORKER POST JOB REF. **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** and should be addressed To:
Administration & Operations Department,
South Dublin County Partnership,
Unit D1,
Nangor Road Business Park,
Nangor Road,
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
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Closing date for receipt of applications: 4TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE
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Please provide the names, address, occupation, and contact details of
two referees. (Contact will not be made without prior notification to
you). Please note that no individual correspondence will be entered.
Late applications cannot be considered. Short listing of candidates
will apply.
The post is subject to Garda vetting.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
