Where a PCN employs or engages a Social Prescribing Link Worker under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the Social Prescribing Link Worker:
- has completed the free level three NHS England and online learning programme accessed via the Personalised Care Institute website Arrs roles training requirements (personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk);
- attends the peer support networks delivered at place or system by the ICS in the region STH Social Prescribing Link Workers & Health and Wellbeing Coaches Peer Support Network – FutureNHS Collaboration Platform;
- adheres to scope of practice and professional standards set out in the NHS England » Workforce development framework: social prescribing link workers
Where link workers do not already possess level three qualifications, PCNs may wish to explore relevant level three apprenticeships as set out in the NHS England » Workforce development framework: social prescribing link workers.
These courses need to be delivered by organisations accredited by the Personalised Care Institute. However, this element is not mandatory.
Mandatory Requirements as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
| Minimum requirement for SPLWs | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Social Prescribing – Learning for Link Workers. This course is made up of 12 modules. | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |
| Attendance at SPLW Peer Support Network | STH Social Prescribing Link Workers & Health and Wellbeing Coaches Peer Support Network – FutureNHS Collaboration Platform | Free |
Recommended Training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
| Recommended training requirement for SPLWs | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised Care Core Skills e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |
| Person Centred Approaches e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |
| Personalised Care and Support Planning e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |