Job Overview
(This post is to cover a secondment post over a 12 month period, with possibility of longer term over 5 years)
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our Primary Care Network (PCN). This is a practice based role working from Littlebury Medical Centre, This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-clinical interventions.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health by connecting them to community-based activities, services, and support. You will work holistically with individuals to understand “what matters to them,” helping them build confidence, independence, and stronger connections within their local community.
Key Responsibilities,
- Work with patients referred from GP practices and partner agencies, including self-referrals
- Provide personalised support using coaching and motivational interviewing techniques
- Co-produce simple, achievable care and support plans focused on individual needs and goals
- Connect individuals to appropriate community groups, services, and activities
- Promote social prescribing across the PCN and wider partner organisations
- Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure engagement and positive outcomes
- Build strong relationships with voluntary, community, and statutory services (VCSE sector)
- Identify gaps in local provision and support community development initiatives
- Encourage volunteering and community participation to strengthen local resilience
- Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and use of clinical systems (SNOMED coding)
- Adhere to safeguarding, data protection, and organisational policies
- Maintain a patient caseload, ensuring accurate reporting in clinical systems. Provide monthly reporting to your line manager
- Attend Meetings, supervision and Training.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
- Willingness to complete accredited Social Prescribing training
- Experience supporting individuals with low-level mental health needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of personalised care and the wider determinants of health
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and build partnerships
- Compassionate, inclusive, and non-judgemental approach
- Ability to motivate and empower individuals to achieve their goals
- Good IT skills (e.g., email, reporting, care plans)
- Desirable
Awareness of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Experience in health, social care, or community development
- Experience working with voluntary and community sector organisations
- Knowledge of the NHS and primary care environments
Training in self-management education or coaching approaches.
What We offer:
- A rewarding role making a real difference in people’s lives
- Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing professional development in line with the Social Prescribing Workforce Framework
- Regular supervision and training opportunities
- The chance to shape and develop local community support services
- Additional Information.
- This role requires a DBS check in line with organisational standards
- Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet service needs
- Duties may evolve in line with service development and PCN priorities
Pay: £26,358.20 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working in NHS, Care or similar: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK valid Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Holbeach PE12 7DE (preferred)
Work Location: In person
