Social Prescribing Manager

As Social Prescribing Manager, you will jointly lead the management and development of our Social Prescribing and Personalised Care Service. You will be responsible for the development and management of our primary care social prescribing services.

The successful candidate will join our award-winning Personalised Care Team which delivers effective community support across Wandsworth. The team includes Link Workers based in primary care and adult social care, as well as a number of specialist link worker roles and a team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches. The Social Prescribing Manager will manage link workers based in primary care, and work closely with commissioners and Clinical Directors to ensure the service is meeting it s aims. Additionally, together with the Social Prescribing Manager they will help to develop the wider service model and oversee operational improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and help deliver a high quality and high impact service that is transforming primary care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills, be passionate about social prescribing and dedicated to reducing health inequalities. We are looking for someone who has experience of working in primary care, has managed health contracts, and values working in partnership with community organisations.

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee the successful delivery of our primary care social prescribing services.
To lead a team of social prescribing link workers; motivating, inspiring and championing them
To develop and grow the social prescribing service in primary care.
To work alongside the Personalised Care Manager to lead the wider social prescribing and personalised care team effectively.

Social Prescribing Service

Use excellent leadership skills to deliver a high quality service and seek opportunities for future growth.
Successfully deliver and develop an enhanced model of primary care social prescribing, managing all aspects of this service.
Develop partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders including Clinical Directors, South London ICS and VCS Leaders

Ensure the safe and effective delivery of assessments for clients and patients referred to the service.
Manage the social prescribing grant fund and micro-commissioning pot, distributing funds in line with Enable guidelines and any contract specifications.
Ensure referral systems are in place and appropriate and work with providers to develop tools to meet our needs.

Business Development:

Identify and realise opportunities for growth within social prescribing, including expanding geographic reach, adding additional services, or broadening target groups.
Network with other social prescribing service managers, learning and sharing best practice to develop and improve our service.
Manage portfolio of contracts and work programmes ensuring they reach their targets, are appropriately staffed, complete all reports, financial monitoring and all third-party agreements are in place and compliant.
Produce reports on social prescribing service, using both qualitative and quantitative statistical information as required. Consider further opportunities for sharing data and reports.
Be an advocate for social prescribing with partners and stakeholders. Support regional and national policy and strategy developments.
Prepare and contribute to the Health and Wellbeing Team s work programme, supporting colleagues to deliver annual work plans and events, assisting with bids and tenders, as well as contributing to relevant strategies and action plans.
Line management and development of staff within the social prescribing service.
Ensure the staffing structure is appropriate for the needs of the service and within budgets available.

• Recruit and support Social Prescribing staff, professionals, and volunteers as appropriate to support the delivery of the Social Prescribing Services work programme, including supporting them in their professional development as appropriate.

Finance & Budgets:

Manage the services financial performance. Monitor and document income and expenditure

according to Enable policy and procedure.

Develop appropriate budgets for new developments with Head of Health and Wellbeing.
Ensure programme budgets are monitored in line with requirements of funders.

Marketing & Promotion:

Working with the Marketing and Communication Department prepare and deliver strategies and plans for programmes that encompass a variety of modes including; press releases, social media, the website and attending community events.
Seek to enhance and develop the reputation of Enable Health and Wellbeing. This should include speaking opportunities, citations in strategies and policies, award nominations.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.