Social Prescribing Link Worker

6 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Provide CIC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team at Provide CIC. As a key member of our community health team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactive Assessment and Referral

Work closely with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals to proactively assess the needs of our population and identify individuals who would benefit from social prescribing support.

Personalised Support Planning

Develop and implement personalised support plans to address the health and wellbeing needs of individuals, focusing on their priorities, interests, values, and motivations.

Community Asset Development

Forge strong links with partner organisations, community groups, and neighbourhood level initiatives to create a menu of community assets and services that support individuals in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.

Data Capture and Evaluation

Work sensitively with individuals to capture key information, enabling the tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing outcomes.

Person Specification
  • Essential
    • NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent training and experience in a healthcare setting.
    • Excellent knowledge of the local community and its health issues.
    • Well-organised and able to prioritise workload.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Able to work under pressure and in a target-driven environment.
About Us

Provide CIC is a community interest company that delivers a range of health and social care services in the community. We are committed to making sure that our services are safe, responsive, and of high quality. As an employee-owned social enterprise, we reinvest our profits into the local community and deliver services that make a real difference to people's lives.



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