We’re Hiring!

We would love to hear from you and share further details about our life-saving work.

For further information about any new role please contact Kate on kate@healthbus.co.uk 

Social Prescriber Link Worker

BACKGROUND

The HealthBus Trust is a response to the need for accessible and appropriate healthcare for people experiencing homelessness, who are sleeping rough or in temporary emergency accommodation in Bournemouth and surrounding areas. The charity provides a mobile health facility for people who would otherwise struggle to access healthcare.

The HealthBus Trust is a charity that works closely with BCP Housing teams, St Mungo’s, and the emergency hotels to offer Primary Care along with Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Support, Hepatitis assessments & hospital referrals where appropriate.

We work in conjunction with Providence Surgery and local providers of homeless services including the hospitals. These partnerships help people find the support they need to move on in life. So far, this service has been made possible by kind donations, generous grants from trusts and a contract from BCP. Ultimately our hope is that adequate healthcare, appropriate for the needs of people experiencing homelessness, will be fully funded by the NHS.

JOB PURPOSE

As the HealthBus Social Prescriber Link Worker, you will work closely with the Medical Director, Operations Director and HealthBus Team to signpost and refer patients to social enterprises, community services and volunteer groups, in order to improve the health and wellbeing of the HealthBus patients. This role will help reduce pressure on the clinical team and improve outcomes for patients by supporting them to engage with services available and make good positive lifestyle choices.

Further Information

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification attached for further information.

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