Social Prescribing Officers; x3

17.5 hours per week x 2

35 hour per week x 1

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Portadown, Banbridge and South Armagh

REACH

Clanrye Group Band 3

REACH is a project supported by PEACEPLUS; a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

To support individuals and their families across the REACH programme area to improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes through a person-centred social prescribing approach. Working with people of all ages, the post holder will hold a caseload of participants, carrying out holistic assessments and risk screening, and working collaboratively with each participant to develop and review tailored action plans. REACH is a project supported by PEACEPLUS;

a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

The role involves building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, statutory services and community organisations to ensure effective, timely signposting to appropriate support including services addressing mental wellbeing, physical health, resilience and healthy lifestyle choices.

The post holder will work across NI and ROI jurisdictions as required, adapting their approach to reflect the different health and social care systems and referral pathways in each area, and will maintain accurate, confidential participant records in line with data protection requirements throughout.

• Develop and manage a caseload of participants within your designated area.
• Carry out holistic assessment and undertake risk screening for each participant.
• Create and agree a person-centred action plan for each participant and put in place necessary support as identified within the plan.
• Support and encourage participants to make their own decisions and choices.
• Ensure programme activities and thematic workshops support participant development, including mental wellbeing, physical health, resilience, stress management and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Schedule timely reviews of each participant action plan to ensure sustainable benefits are being met.
• Implement effective signposting to services that will address participant needs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with referral agents, including GPs, MDTs, healthcare professionals and statutory services, to support appropriate referrals and effective participant pathways.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community and voluntary organisations to ensure a clear understanding of local services, support pathways and onward referral options.

• Carry out assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures, schedules, and instructions.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, maintenance, or service delivery in assigned areas or functions.
• Use equipment, tools, and materials safely and appropriately, following training and guidance.
• Report faults, hazards, health and safety concerns, or equipment failures to line manager promptly.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

• Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure smooth operation of services.
• Interact courteously and professionally with staff, service users, visitors, and contractors.
• Report any concerns, incidents, or issues to line manager in a timely manner.

• Follow Clanrye Group policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain appropriate standards of hygiene, presentation, and conduct.
• Ensure compliance with SEUPB manual and procedures and prepare reports timeously as required.

The post holder works with a significant degree of autonomy within their caseload, exercising professional judgement in assessment, action planning and signposting decisions, in line with agreed procedures and guidance. Regular supervision and support is provided by the Social Prescribing Coordinator, with more complex or non-routine matters referred for guidance.

Makes professional judgements within a defined framework, including assessing participant needs, agreeing action plans, and determining appropriate signposting and referral routes. Refers complex, safeguarding, or non-routine matters to the Social Prescribing Coordinator.

No line management, supervisory, or coordination responsibility.

No budget responsibility. May handle small amounts of cash or petty cash in line with procedures (e.g., bus fares, vending), where applicable.