* Fixed for 9 months from start date, subject to funding there is potential for an extension *
You will be working with the Social Prescribing Team. Social Prescribing is a well-established service in Bexley, having been funded for over 8 years. It’s an exciting time to join the team as we expand our successful service into local hospitals. You will empower and support patients to access charities, community organisations and groups to enable them to improve their own health & wellbeing. You will work closely with local organisations and healthcare professionals to continue to develop the project and provide the best service to patients.
We know that the wider determinants of health have significant impact on an individuals’ health outcomes, and that connecting patients to voluntary and community sector support could improve those outcomes and reduce hospital readmission, keeping people well at home. Your average day will involve meeting with Bexley patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you will co-produce a support plan in a one-to-one meeting with the patients and then provide a series of follow up support to ensure they’ve been able to access voluntary sector support such as lunch clubs, financial advice, or volunteering.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Thursday 18th January 2024
*We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.*
Please submit your CV, a cover letter and answers to the screening questions (refer to links) to info@bvsc.co.uk by the specified deadline. All applications without all 3 requirements met will not be considered.
You will be advised if you are shortlisted by Tuesday 23rd January and interviews will likely be held on Tuesday 30th January 2024, we are unable to provide feedback on applications which are not shortlisted.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Kelly Galloway at kelly@bvsc.co.uk or 020 4530 6569 or Carol Penny at cpenny@bvsc.co.uk or 01322 524 682