Sarum North PCN
Social prescriber
8-12 hours per week
We are keen to recruit a Social prescribing link worker to join our team at Sarum North PCN based in Amesbury, Tidworth and Ludgershall. We offer a competitive salary. As a team member, you will have a structured development plan, clinical supervision and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
Ideally, you will have prior experience of working in the NHS.
You will need to hold a Level 3, or equivalent qualification. Experience as a social prescriber would be an advantage.
Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our community health team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in connecting individuals with local services and support networks to improve their overall wellbeing. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives by fostering social inclusion, promoting health, and enhancing quality of life. The role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse community groups and healthcare professionals.
Duties
· Build trusting relationships with clients to understand their social, emotional, and practical needs.
· Conduct holistic assessments to identify suitable community resources and support options.
· Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with clients, ensuring they are aware of available services such as leisure activities, housing support, mental health services, and financial advice.
· Act as a liaison between clients and external organisations, facilitating smooth referrals and follow-up support.
· Organise group activities or workshops aimed at improving social engagement and wellbeing.
· Maintain accurate records of client interactions, assessments, and referrals in accordance with data protection policies.
· Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
· Promote awareness of social prescribing initiatives within the community through outreach activities.
About Us
We are a medium sized primary care network of three GP practices working alongside to deliver quality care to patients. We are training practices with a variety of multi-disciplinary team members. We are developing new roles and have successfully implemented new ways of working and offer strong support and mentoring to new members of the team.
The practices in our PCN are Barcroft, St Melor House Surgery, Amesbury and The Castle Practice based at Ludgershall and Tidworth. As a group, we operate a supportive open culture and multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure constant learning and improvement. Our CQC ratings are Good, and we achieve the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) each year.
Further Details
If you have any queries, would like to visit or have the job description, please email us.
We look forward to receiving your CV which should be emailed to [email protected] by Tuesday 14th July 2026
Pay: £15.18-£15.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
