Social Prescribing Link Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£13.45 to £14.05 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bridport, DT6 5BN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will provide personalised, non-clinical support to help people address the wider social, emotional and practical issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Working within Jurassic Coast PCN, the postholder will focus on what matters to each person, helping them identify their goals and access appropriate community and statutory support. The role is approximately 70% individual caseload work and 30% community groups and social prescribing projects, flexing according to service need. Key responsibilities Manage and prioritise a caseload of referrals allocated by the Senior Social Prescribing Link Workers, covering referral triage during their absence when required. Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with individuals, families and carers, and develop personalised care and support plans together. Connect people with appropriate support for issues such as loneliness, housing, employment, financial difficulties and caring responsibilities, following up and reviewing progress. Support proactive outreach to people who may benefit from social prescribing, helping to address health inequalities. Help the Senior Link Workers establish and run community groups, supporting these to become self-sufficient and transfer to volunteers or community partners. Build relationships with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, identify gaps in local provision and share these with the Senior Link Workers. Work collaboratively with GP practices, the wider PCN team and partner agencies, promoting awareness of social prescribing and local resources. Recognise safeguarding concerns, respond in line with organisational procedures and refer to qualified clinical or specialist services when needs fall outside the scope of the role. Maintain accurate and timely records in SystmOne, record activity and outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation. Participate in supervision, relevant training and peer support, and follow PCN and practice policies on confidentiality, information governance, equality, health and safety and lone working. The role involves regular travel between PCN practices, community venues and peoples homes across Bridport, Beaminster, Maiden Newton, Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and applicant requirements.

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