Highland Council - Portree

£19,557 to £21,687 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Description Post Title: Social Care Worker Location: The Elgin Residence, Isle of Skye Hours: Up to 21 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £19,557 - £21,687 p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Tracey Taylor Email: Tracey.Taylor@highland.gov.uk Job Purpose: To provide direct care to children and young people who attend Skye Respite Service for day-care or overnight respite. To collaborate closely with other professionals in Care & Learning, Education, Health and Voluntary Agencies, to assess the needs of children affected by disability and their families and provide integrated services to support them. Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above. Please find the Job Description below. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Requirements Registration with SSSC and willingness to undertake the necessary qualifications. (HNC and SVQ Level 3) Experience of working with children and young people affected by severe disability, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria: You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland. You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years. Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

Exclusive Education Ltd

HybridTemporaryPart time

Social & Emotional Mental Health Teacher required Salary/ Rate: £130+ per day depending on experience Exclusive Education are looking to appoint a teacher to cover basic English and Maths lessons in a challenging behavioural secondary school in Ellesmere Port. The role will start in September and will be on-going. The School are looking at taking on a Qualified Teacher for this role as long as the ideal candidate is able to implement strong behaviour management strategies whilst adhering to school policies. Previous teaching experience is desirable. In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; • Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, B.Ed. or a BA Hons including child development qualification • Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident • Have previous experience of working with children and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs • Have experience of supporting pupils with behavioural difficulties • Have good knowledge of the full curriculum • Previous EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 teaching experience • Two references working with children covering the last 2 years • Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one In return Exclusive Education can offer; • Excellent rates of pay • Direct links to local schools • Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability • Commitment to quality and safeguarding • A fast clearance process If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available. You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Special Educational Needs sector. If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils - Wandsworth

£42,000 to £52,767 a year

PermanentFull time

Social Worker - Adolescent / Contextual Safeguarding Team Up to £52,767 per annum Permanent Full time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: ‘Outstanding’ Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker with the skills to engage and make a difference to the lives of young people and help them to see a positive future? Wandsworth Children’s Services Adolescent Team is a small but specialist social work team. As part of our evolving and ambitious team, you will adopt a trauma-informed and relational framework to address extra-familial harm through the lens of child protection. You will work intensively with young people and their families to mitigate risk of harm outside of the family home including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online / social media abuse. Can you help these young people by applying your creative approach, working with them in a flexible and dynamic way? About the Role In this specialist role, you will undertake the breadth of statutory social work interventions from initial assessments to CIN / CP and CLA work. You will have a lower than usual c aseload of around 8-11 young people with whom you will work intensively and creatively using a contextual safeguarding approach. Working collaboratively with the young person, family and friends, and professional network, you will develop targeted intervention plans with the aim of mitigating risks of extra familial harm, promoting safety in different contexts, and supporting our young people to achieve their full potential free from harm. You will have a relationship-based and trauma informed approach to your interventions and will be required to offer reliable, consistent, and persistent efforts to engage young people; to understand and assess their experiences in the community; and to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to plan, implement and review interventions intended to create safety in different contexts. This is a specialist area of practice, and it is important that all practitioners, supervisors, and senior leaders are diligent in ensuring that young people are kept safe, are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice is at the heart of our work. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England with relevant statutory practice experience of working with children, young people and their families. Understanding of Trauma Informed, Systematic Practice, and the key issues for young people at risk of extra-familial harm including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online/social media abuse. Skilled in building trusting relationships and great communication skills in different contexts. Experience of multi-agency working, working collaboratively, creatively, and flexibly to obtain young people’s wishes and feelings and ensure these are central to decision making and intervention plans. Knowledge and experience of applying anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist practice. Experience and confidence in undertaking high quality assessments and reports, managing risk, and continually reviewing impact of interventions. If you are a social worker who is confident in your practice, hold strong assessment and planning skills; and able to work alongside families within their contexts to assess, plan, implement and review interventions confidently and skilfully - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Closing date:30 August 2026 Shortlisting date:w/c 31 August 2026 Interview date:w/c 31 August 2026 or 7 September 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils - Wandsworth, London

£42,000 to £52,767 a year

PermanentFull time

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits* Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: ‘Outstanding’ Battersea, Roehampton and Tooting Teams Additional benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus* and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only) Payment of Social Work England registration fee Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer here. Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued – they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing – and so is our team. We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job – you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values – whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won’t be working alone. You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose – apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. Closing date: 6 September 2026 Please note, applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. *The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs

On-sitePermanentPart time

Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 30 August 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen in Childrens Out of Hours Team– which is part of Derbyshire’s front door service alongside providing an Out of Hours response to children and families across Derbyshire. This service considers requests for services for children and their families across Derbyshire with reference to the threshold document to consider the threshold for intervention. The pace of the work is fast at Out of Hours, Social Workers need to have confidence in decision making, and an ability to work within a team. Critical to the role is the development of positive working relationships with partner agencies and the localities across Derbyshire to ensure effective working together. We work hard to ensure that our Social Workers have the time and resources to be their best and deliver good outcomes for children and families. Our vision means working creatively to inspire and empower children, young people and their families to be the best they can be. We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package to our social workers that will ensure you always feel supported and valued: Enhanced pay for unsociable hours and Bank Holiday pay. A rolling 4 week Rota. Accelerated pay progression opportunities Access to an excellent range of training and development opportunities, worth over £5000 Systemic training equivalent to Post Graduate Certificate Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network Effective leadership and management Fantastic opportunities for career progression and further formal qualifications Diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career High morale within the teams DBS fee covered and Social Work England registration fee reimbursed Derbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work, with the miles of peaceful countryside and quaint villages making the county extremely appealing. In addition to location, there are a number of perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme Travel expenses Discount on leisure centre memberships Free car parking at most sites Free eye tests for employees who regularly use a computer An in-house counselling service Occupational Health service Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist Cycle to work scheme Easy access to a number of large cities, with excellent travel links Close proximity to Peak District National Park If you are Social Work qualified and have Social Work England registration, or are a graduate waiting for registration, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, or for more information, email socialwork.childrens@derbyshire.gov.uk A market supplement is currently attached to this post. This is a separate payment made in addition to the normal salary. All market supplement payments are reviewed 6 months prior to their proposed end date to determine whether the supplement should continue. Provisional Interview Date 07.09.26

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust - Stratford Upon Avon

PermanentFull time

A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. Registered Professional (Nurse, OT, Social Worker) Within the Community Mental Health Hospital at Home team 2 posts available - these are all cross county posts covering Coventry and North and South Warwickshire Working pattern: Long days, shift patten over 7 days 08.00-20.00 The Older Adults Service work with Older Adults who have mental health needs in the community. The Team is multi-disciplinary consisting of OT, Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Worker, Voluntary sector, support workers and peer workers. The service works closely with health, social care, statutory and voluntary sector partners. The focus of the position is to maintain patient at home whilst supporting a strengths-based approach to recovery. Working within people's homes to support admission prevention, quicker discharges and to support carers. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced individuals who can work confidently on their own as well as being a team player. Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as knowledge of the needs of older adults. We also are looking for people who can demonstrate the Trust's vision and values in practice, and are motivated to be involved in innovation and service development. The Older Adults Hospital at Home service will provide care, support and treatment by a professional multi-disciplinary team. We will promote a shared approach to Older Adults, with an emphasis on individual choices and recovery. The main functions of the service will be to provide care, support and treatment to Older Adults with mental health needs in their own homes and will aim to: Increase stability and quality in the lives of patients and their carers/families through the provision of timely and clinically effective health and social care interventions that meet the needs of individuals in their own environment. Promote individuals' participation in their own recovery and enable them to develop coping strategies. Gender, cultural issues and personal preferences will be considered within the referral and assessment process. Promote positive risk-taking using a strengths-based risk assessment approach. Support patients to engage with community-based and neighbourhood services, to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Improve individuals' social functioning and social inclusion and tackle issues such as loneliness and isolation that impact health and wellbeing through collaboration with other agencies. Work in partnership with carers so that carers are supported in their role and signposted where appropriate to carers' support services. Protect the emotional and physical safety of staff - as per risk management policies, staff wellbeing policy & supervision policy. Work in partnership with local authority social care colleagues to promote holistic assessment, care planning, interventions and outcome. At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more • staff networks and support group We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. The successful applicant will work alongside the leads and colleagues to continue to develop the service and begin to pick up a specific relevant clinical caseload, and provide evidence based interventions as well as liaising with other agencies. You will form part of the multi-disciplinary team, and be expected to voice your professional experience to support the patients who are open to the service, and other services that may need your advice or support. As a clinician within the team, we will ensure that you have clinical and professional support from the relevant professionals to support the maintenance of your professional registration. This support will be alongside the supervision and management that will come from the Trust giving the best of both worlds. We encourage staff development, and you will be supported throughout your supervision and appraisal process to develop your skills and reach your potential. Detailed job description and main responsibilities see separate JD. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Vacancy Filler - Sevenoaks

PermanentFull time

Anti-Social Behaviour (Community Safety) Officer (£39,369 per annum, full-time, permanent)Job RoleOur community safety team is looking for a Community Safety Officer to assist the team with the management of anti-social behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse and tenancy fraud cases reported to the organisationYou will have an understanding of community safety matters and how they impact our residents and communities.Reporting to the Community Safety Manager the successful candidate will be able to:Investigate cases of ASB and domestic abuse and support both the victim and the perpetratorsGather evidence of ASB and domestic abuse and use the relevant tools and powers availableGather evidence and investigate allegations of tenancy fraudWhere required, work with our legal services team to take enforcement actionWork closely with our partners both internal and external to help sustain tenanciesYou should have exceptional skills in handling difficult conversations, promoting resident responsibility for the behaviours of themselves, their households and their visitors, particularly as you’ll also manage some cases yourself to ensure a quick resolution for our residents.About UsAt West Kent we’re passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun.BenefitsWe offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.Location DetailsThe role will be based in our offices in Sevenoaks or Swanley but we are open to flexible working and operate hybrid working, with full time employees averaging two days in the office per week.Application InformationWe will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.For an informal and confidential discussion about the position please email Sean Richards, Community Safety Manager sean.richards@wkha.org.uk to book a suitable time.To view the full job description, please view the 'work with us' section of our website www.westkent.org.Advert Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 5pmInterview Date: 10 September 2026

Lincolnshire County Council - Lincoln

£35,412 to £42,839 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Job Title: Social Worker Children With Disabilities Working Pattern: Full time, permanent Salary: £35,412 - £42,839 (Pay award pending) Location: Lincoln or Sleaford with countywide travel required Closing date: 8th September 2026 Interviews: 21st September 2026, Lincoln We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our Children With Disabilities team based Lincoln or Sleaford but covering the entire County Whether you're starting out in your career or have years of experience we may have a role for you. Passionate Social Workers Required Are you looking to build long lasting relationships with children and young people and their families? Do you believe that “Putting Children First” is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong. About the Role of a Newly Qualified Social Worker We believe that the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is a crucial part of your professional development, that's why our NQSW's undertaking their ASYE are given a protected and reduced workload to enable time for learning and development. The comprehensive programme has been designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and capability and strengthen your professional confidence. During the 12 month ASYE programme, you can expect to receive regular, high quality, reflective supervision (weekly for the first 6 weeks; fortnightly until the mid-point review at six months and monthly thereafter). You'll be observed on multiple occasions which affords the opportunity to involve service users and/or carers in your assessment. You'll complete Critical Reflection Logs, which is fundamental in developing critical reflective practice. You'll also complete a formal personal supervision and take part in monthly group learning making sure you have all of the knowledge and training you need to complete your ASYE. About the Role of a Level 1 Social Worker As a Level 1 Social Worker in our teams, you'll use your skills, knowledge and experience to manage a range of cases from assessment to ongoing interventions, leading on these from start to finish - meaning children and families have consistency of Social Workers. You'll work directly with children, young people and their families along with other stakeholders and partners to build a brighter future for the children and families of Lincolnshire. The children and families that we work with face a range of challenges, and if you join our team, your caseload will be extremely varied, allowing you the opportunity and experience to grow as a practitioner and develop your skills and confidence. You'll also co-work more complex caseloads alongside more experienced Social Workers helping you make the right decisions when it matters most. About the role of an experienced Social Worker We believe that all disabled children matter and our aim is to support families with disabled children and young people to have ordinary lives. Our Social Workers have manageable caseloads and work with children and families on a long term basis building long lasting relationships. As a dedicated Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, support planning and reviewing packages of care. You'll use your knowledge and experience to manage a range of more complex cases, leading on these from start to finish when young people transfer into adult care. We are a supportive and enabling team so there will also be the opportunity within the role to mentor less experienced staff and to support and take the lead with students on placement in the teams. Our Team Our children with disabilities (CWD) social work team is a county-wide but based in Lincoln and Sleaford. The team is responsible for the assessment of children and young people, aged between 0-18 years, that have severe and profound disabilities through child in need, child protection, children in care and court work. We pride ourselves on our multi agency working including special schools, continuing health care, CAMHS, community nursing teams, our SEND team colleagues and our own dedicated Occupational Therapy team to help improve the outcomes of children's lives. About Our Offer We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional but, we also know from experience that it’s a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team. You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in regular reflective sessions as a service where scenarios can be brought and discussed using the Signs of Safety framework. Our managers are always on hand and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable. Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete fully funded PQ modules. Along with a competitive salary of £35,412 - £42,839 (Pay award pending) we also offer; Flexible working policies including hybrid working and 9 day fortnight to keep a healthy work life balance Career progression opportunities with an excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Further details can be found on the rewards brochure attached. What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Nicky Humphrey via Nicky.Humphrey@lincolnshire.gov.uk Applications close on 8th September, interviews will be held on 21st September 2026 in Lincoln. Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application. A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

NHS Jobs - London

£14 to £16.50 an hour

PermanentFull time

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing. By providing an non-medical view in a medical setting, you can give time to individuals and focus on what 'matters to me'. Using this holistic approach, you can then connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. You will need a good understanding of social prescribing, well-being and community services together with a good understanding of and ability to provide motivational and behavioral techniques.While the NHS is under ever increasing pressure we still try to spend time with patients to learn what really matters to them. We want you to build trust and respect, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting lifestyle choices, accepting those who are not ready but trying to understand what unique fears and hurdles they face around their health and wellbeing. As Maya Angelou said: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." If you have a particular interest in working with patients who are seeking asylum, this is an option.

NHS Jobs - London

PermanentFull time

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing. By providing an non-medical view in a medical setting, you can give time to individuals and focus on what 'matters to me'. Using this holistic approach, you can then connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. You will need a good understanding of social prescribing, well-being and community services together with a good understanding of and ability to provide motivational and behavioral techniques.While the NHS is under ever increasing pressure we still try to spend time with patients to learn what really matters to them. We want you to build trust and respect, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting lifestyle choices, accepting those who are not ready but trying to understand what unique fears and hurdles they face around their health and wellbeing. As Maya Angelou said: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." If you have a particular interest in working with patients who are seeking asylum, this is an option.