Social Prescribing Link Worker
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
Bridport, DT6 5BN · LYME REGIS, DT7 3LS · BEAMINSTER, DT8 3EQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.45 to £14.05
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network is looking for a compassionate and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team on a permanent basis,...
Your work will combine one-to-one patient support with community activities and projects. You will spend time listening to people, understanding the wider issues affecting their wellbeing and agreeing practical steps towards their goals.
You will manage your own caseload, meeting people in practice settings, community venues and their homes. Support may involve helping someone build confidence, reduce isolation or access advice about housing, money, employment or caring responsibilities. You will follow up to see how things are progressing and adapt support as their needs change.
Alongside this, you will help develop and run community groups with our Senior Link Workers, build relationships with local organisations and identify where additional support is needed.
You will work closely with practice colleagues and the wider PCN team, keep clear records and capture feedback and outcomes to show the difference the service makes. Recognising safeguarding concerns and knowing when someone needs clinical or specialist support will be an important part of your work.
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of GP practices based in rural West Dorset, working together to provide high-quality, personalised healthcare to the local community. The PCN includes a mix of healthcare professionals like social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, digital care coordinators, and admin staff. These teams work across several hubs in the area to make sure everyone can access the care they need.
The PCN prides itself on being supportive and inclusive, with a real focus on staff well-being as a key part of delivering great patient care. Its built on values like respect, attention to detail, active listening, openness, empowering patients, and always learning and improving.
People who work there often describe it as fast-paced, lively, and caring. Theres a real sense of teamwork and making a difference to the lives of local patients, with the beautiful surroundings of the Jurassic Coast providing an added bonus.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Training in motivational coaching or interviewing, or equivalent experience.
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking or already qualified through training or an apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 occupational standard relevant to the Social Prescribing Link Worker Workforce Development Framework.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of personalised care and the wider social factors affecting health and wellbeing.
- Proficiency in IT systems and administrative processes.
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- Ability to recognise and manage risk, and refer to qualified professionals when necessary.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a commitment to reducing health inequalities.
Desirable: - Understanding of NHS policies.; - Understanding of NHS clinical systems and SNOMED codes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community development, public health, adult health or social care, gained through personal or professional experience.
- Experience supporting people with physical, emotional and/or mental health needs.
- Experience working collaboratively with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and community groups.
Desirable
- Experience supporting small, volunteer-led community groups.
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
- Knowledge of local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) services and resources.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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