We are currently recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker and a Local Healthwatch Communications Manager (find out more below):
About us
Public Voice is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a mission to improve neighbourhoods, the lives of the people who live in them and the public services they use.
We deliver a number of projects in Haringey and other London boroughs, including the statutory Healthwatch service in Haringey, Haringey Advice Partnership, as part of consortiums delivering information, advice and guidance, and Haringey Reach and Connect, a community navigation and support service for over 50s in Haringey, in partnership with Mind in Haringey and Vibrance. We also manage a team of Social Prescribing Link Workers based in GP practices across Haringey, support Haringey’s Joint Partnership Board, with several reference groups for adult social care users providing an interface between service users, the NHS and the Council, and provide advice and support for residents in the planning, regeneration and development of their homes and neighbourhoods through our Public Voice Neighbourhoods service.
We do this through community engagement, individual user engagement and community intervention, collecting the combined voices of citizens, gathering evidence and ultimately taking action to bring about positive change, now and in the future.
Statement of intent on equality, diversity and inclusion
Public Voice is an equal opportunities employer and an anti-discrimination, pro-diversity and inclusion organisation. We aim to go beyond the narrow scope of legislative compliance and follow best practice, making equality, fairness and diversity a fundamental part of all our activities.
We want to make sure that everyone is treated fairly and with dignity and respect by challenging discrimination and removing barriers. We recognise the benefits of different values, abilities, and perspectives, and celebrating people’s differences. This means promoting an environment that welcomes and values diverse backgrounds, thinking, skills and experience.
We positively welcome applications from disabled candidates and people from all ethnic groups.
We celebrate the diversity within our staff team who are representative of the diversity in our local communities and continually strive to provide equal access to all.
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Salary: £30,090 – £30,385 per annum FTE (inclusive of £500 expenses) – pro rata for part time
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) will consider job share
Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026, with possibility of extension
Location: London Borough of Haringey
The role
These are innovative roles to develop social prescribing in the local NHS. Based in one of the six Primary Care Networks (PCN) you will work in different GP practices across that Network to deliver their specific priorities. You will join a team of ten Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) working in Haringey PCNs and be part of a wider community-based Borough team which offers information, signposting and short-term support across the eight localities in Haringey.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical Social Prescribing Link Workers, who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
At the centre of the social prescribing process is the Social Prescribing Link Worker, working with GP Practices in a Primary Care Network, who connects patients who are referred to a range of activities and services in the local area depending on their needs, interests and capacity for engagement. This is a complex role as the SPLW will need to have good interpersonal skills to engage with the patient and have a comprehensive knowledge of the services and activities available in the local area.
About you
We’re looking for candidates with a background in health / social care or who have worked with vulnerable / isolated people. You’ll need experience of working in an urban multi-cultural area, be non-judgmental, and take a positive approach to all people. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (including good social interaction and listening skills), negotiate, build relationships, advocate for people, and inspire others.
You’ll be driven, target focused, highly motivated, resilient and confident, and able to work in a busy environment (GP practice) with colleagues under pressure, whilst championing the service to health professionals
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others, and have good IT skills and experience of using a database or CRM system.
How to apply
To apply, please download and read the application pack for full details. You will need to email a copy of your CV and a personal statement (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing your suitability for the role, along with a completed monitoring form.
Deadline for applications is 12.00pm on Monday 23rd June 2025.
If you require the application pack in an alternative format or for any other enquiries, please call the office on 020 3196 1900.
Local Healthwatch Communications Manager Application
Salary: £33,500 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience (+3% pension contribution)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London Borough of Haringey with Hybrid working
The role
Healthwatch is the local champion for health and social care. Public Voice currently delivers local Healthwatch services in three London boroughs: Croydon, Haringey, and Hounslow. The Local Healthwatch Communications Manager will deliver engaging, relevant, accessible and informative communications and content across all our local Healthwatch services. The role will help deliver an important component of local Healthwatch’s statutory functions to a high standard, as well as amplifying the voice and reach of our Healthwatch services among their local communities and key stakeholders.
About you
We are looking for an individual who has a strong interest in health and social care, and a passion for effective and impactful communications. You will be experienced in shaping communications strategies and campaigns, consistently creating engaging content across various channels for a range of audiences. We are looking for someone who can work effectively with people, both within their organisation and beyond, to maintain good relationships and to support them in delivering their communications outputs and objectives. The candidate will be both organised and adaptable, holding themselves and their work to high standards of accuracy and clarity.
How to apply
To apply, please download and read the application pack for full details. You will need to email a copy of your CV and a personal statement (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing your suitability for the role, along with a completed monitoring form.
Deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
If you require the application pack in an alternative format or for any other enquiries, please call the office on 020 3196 1900.