Social Prescribing Advanced Skills

Possible Career Advancements

If you’re diving into the world of social prescribing and looking to advance your career, you’re in for a treat! There are plenty of exciting pathways you can explore. One option is to specialise further in areas like mental health or community development, which can open doors to roles such as a mental health practitioner or community project manager.

You might also consider becoming a trainer or mentor for new social prescribing link workers, sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation. Plus, there’s always the possibility of moving into management positions where you can oversee programmes and lead teams.

What this Course Can Offer

The Social Prescriber Advanced Skills Programme is PCI Accredited and aligns with the 2023 Care Coordinator Workforce Development Framework giving you the reassurance of a quality learning experience that meets the needs of new and experienced Social Prescribing Link Workers.

Join us for this online training programme which covers 4 modules over 2 days giving Social Prescribers the knowledge, skills and confidence to work effectively in their role.

  • Principles and role of social prescribing
  • Understanding concepts of patient activation
  • Able to use effective communication skills to build trust and rapport
  • Overcoming resistance and barriers to change
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Self-care and CPD
  • Reflective practice
  • Active learning sets
  • Video
  • Case studies
  • Discussion

Tickets for this advanced skills programme are £600 or contact us for more information on groups bookings

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FAQ

The answer to this is simply yes. The course is sufficient alongside past experience to gain employment as a Social Prescribing Link Worker.

This course is tutor led and primarily delivered online via Microsoft Teams. larger group bookings can be delivered online via Microsoft Teams or face to face at a training venue.

There is no end point assessment for this course. As a delegate you are expected to take part fully in group discussions and complete a number of tasks and exercises throughout the training.

This course is not a specified level 3 qualification.

The course runs over two days. Running from 9am to 4:30pm on each of the two days.