Social Prescribing Driver Link Worker | Based at WVCA, Wolverhampton with city-wide travel | 37 hours a week | The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2025 | £24,964 per annum, pro-rata (Plus Driving Allowance up to £2,500 p.a. pro rata; mileage paid at 45p per mile)
This role aims to strengthen collaboration between health, social care, public health, and the Voluntary and Community sector to support patients with non-medical needs. Social Prescribing allows GPs to refer patients to local, non-clinical services, delivered by Link Workers, who provide holistic support to help clients manage their health and connect with community resources.
Are you the right person for the job?
Requirements
• Clean driving licence, daily vehicle access, and business insurance.
• NVQ Level 3, Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in client-centered roles, community development, or health/social care.
Skills
• Strong communication and networking, ability to manage risks, and experience working with diverse communities.
Attributes
• Independent, solution-focused, and adaptable under pressure. Committed to confidentiality and collaborative work.
Your role will include but not be limited to
Client Engagement
• Take referrals and provide transportation to appointments or community activities.
• Build trust with clients by offering one-on-one support, following a care plan tailored to each person’s needs.
• Conduct meetings in locations that best suit clients, including GP surgeries and homes.
• Collaboration with Link Workers based at WVCA
Team Coordination
• Provide updates to Link Workers and collaborate with GPs, social care professionals, and VCO providers.
Other Duties
• Manage client appointment schedules, attend team meetings, and document activities.
• Ensure timely case studies, reports, and contribute to WVCA’s evolving Social Prescribing Service.
What can you expect in return?
• 29 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, auto-enrolment pension, mileage allowance, and a probationary period of 1 month. An enhanced DBS check is required
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Our client values equality and diversity in its workforce and is committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities of the city. They want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups because they strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.
They are a Disability Confident- Committed employer and guarantee an interview to all disabled candidates meeting the essential criteria for the post.
Our client is committed to safeguarding children, and adults with care and support needs and has in place fully implemented and regularly reviewed policies and procedures for Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults with Care and Support Needs.
This includes carrying out the relevant level of DBS check for this role (see job description for full details). They do not discriminate unfairly against any individual based on a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.
