Social Prescribing Link Worker
5 days ago
Salary From £31,536 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Location Docklands Campus Post Type Full Time, Fixed Term Contract Length 12 months Closing Date Thursday 11 December 2025 Interview Date Thursday 18 December 2025 Reference 098S2025 About UEL Founded in 1898, the University of East London (UEL) is committed to advancing industry 5.0 careers-first education and providing a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We drive diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, partner to promote talent wherever it is found, and create a balanced, inclusive, and green future. We are an inclusive and welcoming community that continually moves forward and never settles for the status quo. About The Job As part of UEL’s expansion of our social prescribing offer within Student Services, this role supports the ‘Beyond Talking’ project. The Social Prescribing Link Worker will connect students to university and community‑based activities and services that support their health and wellbeing. The initial focus will be on increasing engagement among male undergraduate and mature students. You will also support existing groups, work collaboratively with local partners such as SportsDock, University Men’s Shed, Chaplaincy, Students Union and Student Life, and develop new relationships to establish a map of potential activities and services that could be prescribed. About You Ideally you will have prior experience in social prescribing or a link worker role within an educational, health or community setting, and will bring creative ideas for expanding our social prescribing provision. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate people using motivational interviewing, coaching or goal setting. You have successfully worked with people to increase belonging within a community and may have specific experience of interventions aimed at improving male mental health, reducing isolation in specific populations, or increasing overall health and wellbeing of participants who would not ordinarily access health and wellbeing services. Essential Experience Degree Level qualification in a related field, or equivalent professional experience of working in a person‑centred role Commitment to completing Level 3 qualification in Social Prescribing within 12 months if not already qualified to Level 3 minimum Ability to work from an asset‑based approach, building on existing community and personal assets Proven ability to recognise and manage risk with knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Benefits Package We offer a competitive salary DOE, alongside a comprehensive benefits package: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions with flexible arrangements, a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and a wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer that proudly supports Stonewall and holds Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. Contact Recruitment team: +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail: jobs@uel.ac.uk Application Requirements CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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