Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives by supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
Integration with a diverse range of partners, including voluntary sectors and local health services, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Development of tailored Co-produced Action Plans that empower individuals and promote their independence.
Ability to build trusting relationships quickly with clients, enhancing personal and professional skills in communication and empathy.
Exposure to a variety of community services and activities, providing continuous learning and networking opportunities.
Flexible working environment with opportunities to work in different community locations, enhancing work variety and engagement.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? City of York Council is looking for a dedicated Social Prescriber to join our Community Mental Health Hubs and Pathways to Recovery team. In this fulfilling role, you'll empower individuals to take charge of their health and wellbeing through tailored support and co-produced Action Plans. If you have a knack for building trusting relationships quickly and a desire to inspire personal growth, we want you to be part of our compassionate community.
This role is ideal for those who thrive in a supportive environment, helping people navigate their challenges and access vital services. You’ll work closely with a variety of local providers and engage with community-based activities that enhance the lives of individuals facing mental health difficulties. If you're ready to turn empathy into action and help others gain independence, apply now to join our dynamic team!
Discover more about this opportunity by visiting the York Mind’s website for our recruitment pack and application form. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative journey—apply by Monday 7 April 2025!
This role is ideal for those who thrive in a supportive environment, helping people navigate their challenges and access vital services. You’ll work closely with a variety of local providers and engage with community-based activities that enhance the lives of individuals facing mental health difficulties. If you're ready to turn empathy into action and help others gain independence, apply now to join our dynamic team!
Discover more about this opportunity by visiting the York Mind’s website for our recruitment pack and application form. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative journey—apply by Monday 7 April 2025!
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives by supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
Integration with a diverse range of partners, including voluntary sectors and local health services, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Development of tailored Co-produced Action Plans that empower individuals and promote their independence.
Ability to build trusting relationships quickly with clients, enhancing personal and professional skills in communication and empathy.
Exposure to a variety of community services and activities, providing continuous learning and networking opportunities.
Flexible working environment with opportunities to work in different community locations, enhancing work variety and engagement.
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Aim Of The Post
To support people who access the Mental Health Hubs and Pathways to Recovery to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self –management of their health and wellbeing.
As part of Pathways to Recovery and the Community Mental Health Hubs, Social prescribers are integrated into a wider partnership of delivery, including voluntary sector, local authority and health providers. The post holder will support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self –management of their health and wellbeing. This will be achieved through the creation of Co-produced Action Plans which will be tailored to individual need. Key to the role will be the ability to build trusting relationships quickly whilst motivating individuals to make sustained changes, working sensitively, and overcoming barriers to access. It is important to understand that you will will be working with people who may have serious mental illness. Social Prescribers will build and develop relationships with a wide range of services and activities in order to address social and health care needs, signposting and offering support to individuals to participate and benefit from community-based activity.
35 hours per week. We anticipate that this role will be predominantly based at the community mental health hub with regular delivery in the community and at Foss Park Hospital. As the Hubs model develops, you may also be required to work out of community mental health hubs in Acomb and the Tang Hall/ Burnholme areas.
Please find the recruitment pack and application form on the Job page of York Mind’s Website.
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Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
Aim Of The Post
To support people who access the Mental Health Hubs and Pathways to Recovery to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self –management of their health and wellbeing.
As part of Pathways to Recovery and the Community Mental Health Hubs, Social prescribers are integrated into a wider partnership of delivery, including voluntary sector, local authority and health providers. The post holder will support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self –management of their health and wellbeing. This will be achieved through the creation of Co-produced Action Plans which will be tailored to individual need. Key to the role will be the ability to build trusting relationships quickly whilst motivating individuals to make sustained changes, working sensitively, and overcoming barriers to access. It is important to understand that you will will be working with people who may have serious mental illness. Social Prescribers will build and develop relationships with a wide range of services and activities in order to address social and health care needs, signposting and offering support to individuals to participate and benefit from community-based activity.
35 hours per week. We anticipate that this role will be predominantly based at the community mental health hub with regular delivery in the community and at Foss Park Hospital. As the Hubs model develops, you may also be required to work out of community mental health hubs in Acomb and the Tang Hall/ Burnholme areas.
Please find the recruitment pack and application form on the Job page of York Mind’s Website.
York Mind - Jobs
Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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To work as a Social Prescriber in the UK, certain skills and qualities are essential to effectively support individuals in improving their health and wellbeing through social interventions. Here are some key skills you should possess:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. You should be able to communicate clearly and empathetically.
2. Active Listening: Being able to listen actively to patients to understand their needs, concerns, and goals is essential for devising appropriate social prescriptions.
3. Empathy and Compassion: A genuine concern for people’s wellbeing and the ability to empathize with their situations are vital for building trust and rapport with patients.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify problems and develop suitable strategies and plans to address patients' needs is important.
5. Knowledge of Health and Social Care: Understanding the healthcare system, social services, and the resources available in the community is critical for effective social prescribing.
6. Networking Abilities: Being able to build and maintain relationships with local organizations, charities, and community groups is important for linking patients to appropriate services.
7. Organizational Skills: You will need to manage your time effectively, keep track of various cases, and follow up on social prescriptions, so strong organizational skills are necessary.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and needs is essential for providing inclusive support.
9. Confidence and Resilience: Working with individuals who may be experiencing significant challenges can be tough, so having confidence in your abilities and resilience to handle complex situations is important.
10. Teamwork: You may work as part of a multidisciplinary team, so the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within a team is crucial.
11. Continuous Learning: An openness to learning and adapting as the role evolves and as new community resources become available is beneficial.
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