Vacancy Reference No : CBS267

Hours : Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Salary : £19,000 - £21,000 (pro rata for part-time) per annum + benefits

The Community Wellbeing Service works to improve general wellbeing and meet people's wider social needs. You will assist people to make informed choices by providing relevant information and connecting people to local services, organisations and groups.

As a Social Prescriber you will be covering the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area providing people with non-medical prescriptions for their concerns and presenting issues. Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their own health and wellbeing by giving time to focus on personalised solutions.

CCP is a vibrant and dynamic organisation which is at the forefront of supporting and helping people and their communities across the South West and the West Midlands.

Here are 5 things our people like about working for us:

1) Making a difference - You will be able to make genuine difference to people’s lives

2) People first - People are at the core of our organisation and our decision making

3) Flexibility - As an organisation, we try to be as flexible as we can

4) Progression - We have clear routes of progression for people whether that be career, skills, training or personal development

5) Embracing opportunity - We listen to ideas and embrace opportunity, we want to utilise your skills

If these things appeal to you then please read below on how to apply:

Deadline date for applications : 15th April, 2021*

Interviews to be held : 23rd April, 2021

*CCP reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.

Job Description

For the Successful Applicant:

Please ensure with your application you include referencing that covers last five years. Delays in references being returned is likely to impact processing your application, references are only contacted after a provisional offer it made.

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks to ensure timely processing, please look at what documents can be accepted https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-the-applicant-must-provide.

You will be asked to provide these at interview, (for unsuccessful candidates these copies will be destroyed), all information with be processed and managed in-line with GDPR.

In line with CCP's safe recruitment policy, appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Application forms are available to download from the links below. Forms can be returned by post to CCP Support Services, 340 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JF, or by email to the address shown on the application form.

Application Forms HERE

Our commitment to you:

As one of only 2% of UK employers to have achieved the coveted Investors in People Gold (6^th Generation) accreditation, we offer our people:

• 25 days leave per year as well as Bank Holidays, rising by one day per year for every year of service (capped at 30) 
• Perkbox membership entitling you to a range of discounts on shopping, retail and leisure purchases amounting to savings of more than £800 per person per year on average *
• Cash-back health plan, giving you money back on day-to-day healthcare like dental and optical care, prescriptions and GP appointments *
• Yearly Away Days, monthly ‘Hub’ lunch socials, keeping you connected to the heart of the organisation, consulting you about key decisions
• Monthly support and supervision, supporting your wellbeing and development
• Bespoke training package to help you map your own career – train to be a CCP leader of the future, or a subject matter expert in a field of your choice 
• Contributory pension scheme

*Subject to successful completion of your probationary period.