Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is looking for a part-time Social Prescribing Link Worker
RVA has been delivering social prescribing in Reading for more than 5 years. Social prescribing enables people to take action to improve or sustain their quality of life based on what matters to them and their individual strengths. The Social Prescribers connect people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support.
The skill of the Link Worker is to motivate people to take action to improve their mental/physical health and their lives. An exciting opportunity to work in a small supportive team making a big difference to the lives of people in Reading.
Recruitment timeline
- 22 Dec 2021 – open application process
- 7 February 2022 – deadline for applications
- tbc – Interview day
Read more about the social prescribing service here.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work as a key part of the Primary Care Team helping to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduce health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical activity (particularly for people with long-term conditions, including support for anxiety, for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing).
The work location for this role is varied and subject to Covid-19 – to include GP surgeries (a consulting room will be provided), the RVA office in Reading Central Library and home working.
Further information
- More detailed information about the roles is available here: RVA Social Prescribing Link Workers Job description and Person Specification
- See below for information on how to apply
- For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rachel Spencer by emailing rachel.spencer@rva.org.uk.
- Download the job description and person specification here.
- Download and complete the application form here.
- Return the completed application form to jobs@rva.org.uk.