Social Prescribing Link Worker

5 days ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom The Ridge Medical Practice Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team at The Ridge Medical Practice. As a key member of our Social Prescribing Team, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical link workers.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Take referrals from a wide range of care and community services and manage caseloads effectively.
  2. Undertake holistic assessments and develop tailored Personal Action Plans with individuals to identify support needs and ensure maximum engagement in improving their confidence, self-esteem, health, and wellbeing.
  3. Commit to reducing health inequalities and proactively work to reach people from all communities.
  4. Develop and encourage relationships within local communities and community service providers to ensure a great service to forward referrals from the social prescribing team.
  5. Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured.
  6. Advocate for the Social Prescribing project across a range of stakeholders, including medical and community groups.
  7. Be flexible, person-centred, and embrace changing approaches to delivery at all times to ensure that the Project is fully responsive to and accommodating of the needs, wishes, and aspirations of the people who use it.
Person Specification

We are looking for an individual with:

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications or working towards, with a demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
  • Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support, or public health/health improvement.
  • Knowledge of community development approaches and the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities.
  • Ability to work efficiently with an evolving workload while maintaining accuracy or administrative records.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work with a number of stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Excellent annual leave entitlement, which grows with service.
  • Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.
  • Access to an employee assistance programme 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • NHS staff discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to an onsite mental health first aider.
  • Onsite gym equipment available for staff use.
  • Onsite parking.


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