Social Prescribing Link Worker Rochdale North PCN

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link workers, working collaboratively with all local partners, support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups.

The GP Led Primary Care Networks within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale focus on the population profile and the community needs. These networks comprise of a range of clinical and non-clinical roles working closely and in collaboration with the wider community assets and support networks. The Social Prescribing Link Worker is pivotal to supporting people through connection to and engagement with bespoke activities in relation to improving health and well-being, resulting in achievement of personalised goals and self-care.

Training and support available for the suitable candidate.