Social Prescribing Link Worker ARC Primary Care Network


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HIGH WYCOMBE, HP10 8LQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities Patient Support Provide personalised one-to-one support through social prescribing conversations. Develop personalised care and support plans based on individual goals. Build trusting relationships with patients through coaching and motivational interviewing techniques. Support patients to improve confidence, independence and self-management. Community Connections Connect people with voluntary, community and statutory services. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organisations and community groups. Promote local wellbeing activities and support networks. Identify gaps in community provision and help develop new opportunities where appropriate. Partnership Working Work as an integral member of the PCN INT multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, health and wellbeing coaches and wider professionals. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate. Support personalised care across the PCN. Reducing Health Inequalities Support people experiencing social isolation, loneliness and wider determinants of health. Help improve access to community support for vulnerable groups. Promote prevention, wellbeing and self-care. Contribute to improving outcomes for patients experiencing health inequalities. Quality and Development Maintain accurate clinical records using GP systems. Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of social prescribing. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement. Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development. What Were Looking For Essential Experience supporting people within health, social care, community or voluntary sector settings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A compassionate, person centred approach. Ability to motivate and empower people to achieve their goals. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good IT skills. Experience of social prescribing. Desirable Knowledge of local voluntary and community services. Experience using EMIS GP clinical system. Understanding of personalised care and health inequalities. Experience of motivational interviewing, health coaching or behaviour change techniques What We Offer A rewarding role where you'll make a genuine difference every day. A supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration. Opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Regular supervision and peer support. The opportunity to help shape and develop social prescribing across the PCN. A flexible, innovative working environment focused on improving patient outcomes About Arc Bucks PCN Arc Bucks Primary Care Network serves around 50,000 patients across four GP practices in South Buckinghamshire. We bring together a wide range of professionals to provide joined-up, personalised care that improves health, reduces inequalities and supports people to live independently within their communities. We believe that health is about far more than medicine alone. By investing in social prescribing and personalised care, we're helping people access the support, confidence and connections they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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