Are you passionate about empowering people to live happier, healthier lives? Want to be part of a multi award-winning service that’s making real change? This is your chance.
We’re hiring a Social Prescriber to join the Live Well Wakefield team, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. This role is part of our Trailblazer work focused on supporting individuals around employment.
About the role
As a Social Prescriber, you’ll connect people to local services, support, and activities that support them with their health, wellbeing and employment needs. You’ll:
· Support people one-to-one to identify their needs, create personalised care support plans and address barriers that may be impacting on their wellbeing and employment
· Work collaboratively with local VCSE organisations, health and social care, primary care, and local employers
· Support the delivery of self-management sessions
What are we looking for in our Social Prescriber?
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and employment, including those with complex needs or from diverse communities
Is a great listener, relationship builder, and natural motivator
Is confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
Is committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
Has a strong understanding of employment issues and how these relate to health inequalities
Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills
Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
What do we offer?
“I love my job and am inspired by the people I work with to continually do my best” - from our 2026 staff survey
· 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
· 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
· Access to Occupational Health
· Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
· A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
· Competitive salary and annual pay reviews
Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.
We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.
This role is fixed term until 31 March 2027.
How to apply
If you’re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note this post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.
To apply, visit our website and complete the online application form.
Closes: Sunday 2 August at 9pm
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District on 10-11 August
Pay: £29,263.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
