Community Connector/Social Prescriber
- Full-time, Part-time
**Please indicate on your application whether you are applying for the full-time or the part-time position
Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
At South Norfolk and Broadland Councils, we are passionate about supporting residents to live healthier, happier and more independent lives. We are looking for compassionate and proactive Community Connectors / Social Prescribers to join our established and highly regarded Help Hub service.
The Help Hub brings together a wide range of Council services, over 20 voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, and key statutory partners including Adult Social Care, the NHS, Children's Services and the Police. Together, we work to improve the social, physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of local residents, helping people access the support they need to thrive.
About the Role
Did you know that the greatest factors affecting people's health are socio-economic, behavioural and environmental? Helping people overcome the challenges in their lives leads to better health outcomes.
As a Community Connector / Social Prescriber, you will work predominantly in GP surgeries and some community settings across the districts. Working alongside clinical colleagues in primary care, your role will be to support those who present with a social need or whose medical condition is being ma...