Community Link Worker

Position: Community Link Worker (Permanent)
Job Title:

Community Link Worker – Social Prescribing

Location:

Derby (Derby City South PCN)
Salary: £25,750 per annum
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent (subject to continued funding)

Hours:

37 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work (time off in lieu)

Start Date:

ASAP
Driving Requirement:
Full UK Driving Licence & Access to Own Vehicle (Essential)

About the Role
We are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Community Link Worker to support individuals referred via GP practices as part of a Social Prescribing service within Derby City South Primary Care Network.
This role focuses on supporting people who may be experiencing social, emotional or practical challenges that impact their health and wellbeing, such as loneliness, mental health difficulties, housing issues, financial hardship or long-term health conditions.
Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will work alongside individuals to understand what matters to them, co-produce personalised wellbeing plans and connect them to appropriate community, voluntary and statutory services. The aim is to empower individuals to improve their independence, resilience and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and manage referrals from GP practices
Build trusting, person-centred relationships with individuals
Take a holistic approach to understanding needs, strengths and goals
Co-produce personalised wellbeing action plans
Support individuals to access community groups, services and activities
Encourage independence, self-management and social connection
Use coaching and motivational approaches to support behaviour change
Identify and manage risk appropriately, escalating concerns where required
Maintain accurate records using clinical and organisational systems
Work collaboratively with GP practices, NHS partners and community organisations

Partnership & Community Engagement

Build effective working relationships with GP practices and PCN staff
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community services in Derby
Promote social prescribing and its benefits across health and community settings
Support the development of strong referral pathways between services

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

Experience supporting individuals in a health, care, community or voluntary setting
Strong person-centred and strengths-based approach
Ability to build rapport and work in a non-judgemental way
Experience managing or coordinating support for individuals
Good understanding of social issues affecting health and wellbeing
Confident working independently and managing a caseload
Strong communication and IT skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable:

Experience with in the voluntary and community sector
Knowledge of local services in Derby
Training in motivational interviewing or coaching

What’s in It for You

£25,750 annual salary
Meaningful, community-focused role making a real difference
Supportive, values-led working environment
Full induction, training and ongoing development
Opportunity to shape and grow social prescribing provision locally Values
Innovative | Dynamic | Dependable | Respectful | Kind
These values underpin the approach taken to support individuals and communities.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about empowering people, reducing health inequalities and working within a community-based, person-centred service, we would love to hear from you