Social Prescriber Link Worker

Social Prescriber Link Worker

Health and Social Care Doncaster Pure Unity Health Nov 19, 2025

Location
:
Doncaster

Hours
: upto 20 hours

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing. As a Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW), you will take a person‑centred, holistic approach to connect individuals to community groups and statutory services, offering practical and emotional support that helps them live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

• Manage a caseload of people with complex social needs, referred by GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and First Contact Practitioners.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create personalised care plans.
• Help individuals identify issues affecting their health and wellbeing.
• Connect people to non‑medical, community‑based activities and services (e.g., arts, physical activity, nature, specialist advice).
• Use coaching techniques to empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with local services and community groups, supporting the development of new initiatives.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Background in health, social care, or community development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across sectors.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and long‑term condition management.

• NVQ Level 3 in Social Prescribing (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.
• Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing, or behaviour change techniques.

• Kind, reflective, and focused on what matters to people.
• Empowering, non‑judgmental, and strengths‑based approach.
• Excellent communication and rapport‑building skills.
• Integrity, inclusivity, and openness in all interactions.
• Commitment to diversity, equality, and continuous learning.
• Quality‑driven, promoting high standards of care.

• Proficient in coaching techniques (goal setting, behaviour change).
• Strong active listening and trust‑building abilities.
• Independent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, web‑based tools, and general IT.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to integrate into primary care teams.

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