MIDLETON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
OAKWOOD LODGE, MIDLETON, CO. CORK
COMPANY REGISTRATION NO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
ARE INVITING INTERESTED APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR THE POST OF;
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY REFERRAL LINK WORKER
(FULL-TIME POSITION – **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK)
A Social Prescribing service empowers individuals to take control of
their health and wellbeing by referral to a Social Prescribing Link
Worker who adopts a holistic approach to assessment of their needs.
Social Prescribing Link Workers work in true collaboration with
individuals over a period, assessing their needs and concerns and
developing a person-centred health plan based on these needs. The
ultimate aim of the Social Prescribing Link Worker is to connect
people to community groups, organisations and statutory services for
practical and emotional support with the overall purpose of improving
health and wellbeing and improving social support.
The Social Prescribing Community Referral Link Worker is accountable
to the Manager of Midleton FRC and will work closely with Social
Prescribing Regional Coordinator to develop and grow this Health &
Wellbeing Community Referral initiative.
This is a Grade V HSE-aligned post. The salary for this position is
point 1 on the Grade.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:
* A relevant third-level qualification in Social, Community, Health
or related field or educated to degree level in Social, Community,
Health or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years experience in a community development,
healthcare or related field
* Proven ability of working with, supporting and facilitating
individuals on a one-to-one basis, completing needs assessment and
co-producing plans to improve health and wellbeing through social
prescribing
* Experience of providing non-judgmental support, respecting
diversity and lifestyle choices working from a strength-based approach
* Knowledge and experience of reducing health inequalities, and an
understanding of the wider determinants of health
* Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
relationships across a variety of organisations
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem
solving skills
* Excellent IT, social media & report writing skills
* Knowledge and/or experience of gathering and tracking data,
monitoring and evaluating impacts of a service, and strategic planning
* An interest in and commitment to providing and developing a
quality service to meet the needs of people and improve their health
and well-being through a social prescribing service/programme
* THE POST-HOLDER MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR AND HAVE A FULL DRIVING
LICENSE
APPLICATION FORM & DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION ARE AVAILABLE BY EMAILING
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Deadline for receipt of completed applications is: 5PM ON WEDNESDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_Midleton Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunity employer_
_This post is funded through HSE Cork/Kerry Community Healthcare_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
