Social Prescribing Link Worker

Overview

In this full-time role, you will support individuals to improve health and wellbeing by connecting them with local resources and practical plans. You work across East Cambridgeshire with GP practices and community partners, helping people navigate services and build social connections. You will be a trusted generalist, addressing non-medical needs and contributing to community development within the PCN. This hybrid role offers diverse community engagement, caseload management, and inter-agency collaboration with ongoing supervision.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• hybrid role
• home/practice/community mix
• pro rata salary
• permanent contract
• supportive supervision and Professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised, holistic support to individuals and their families to improve health outcomes
• Develop simple, co-produced support plans based on client priorities and motivations
• Take referrals from a wide range of agencies and liaise with PCN teams, hospitals, housing, social care, and VCSE organisations
• Manage and prioritise your own caseload, working independently and in a team
• Build relationships with GP practices and MDT meetings to inform social prescribing
• Educate clinical and non-clinical staff about available community services and access pathways
• Promote referrals through local agencies and community networks, including hard-to-reach groups
• Support empowerment and enablement by enabling independence, living skills, and safeguarding awareness
• Attend Wellness Hub / Solution Finding Group sessions and contribute to community activities
• Identify community gaps and unmet needs, feeding back to commissioners and local authorities

Key requirements

• Two years’ experience in adult health and social care or related sectors
• Willingness to travel and have access to a vehicle
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and employment references
• Able to work flexible hours and in community/home settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of Mental Capacity Act principles
• Experience of collaboration and building cross-organisational relationships
• Experience of data collection or measuring impact (desirable)

• Enthusiasm for supporting individuals and communities
• Ethical, non-judgemental approach
• Strong communication (verbal and written)
• Competent with IT systems (e.g., Email, MS Office, MS Teams)
• Advanced IT skills (desirable)
• Knowledge of IT systems for client records (e.g., SystmOne) (desirable)

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