PCN Wellbeing Co-ordinator​/Social Prescriber

PCN Wellbeing Co-ordinator / Social Prescriber

The closing date is 01 July 2026

We have an opportunity available for someone to join our growing and innovative Primary Care Network and to play a vital role in helping people improve their health and wellbeing beyond traditional medical care. Working closely with GP practices and community partners, you will empower individuals to identify what matters most to them and connect them with the right local services, support groups, and resources.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference, building strong community connections, and helping people take positive steps towards better wellbeing. You'll be part of an integrated, supportive team delivering a high-quality social prescribing service that provides short‑term, person‑centred support which enables individuals to access the help they need quickly and confidently. If you enjoy working collaboratively, creating meaningful outcomes and helping people live healthier, more connected lives, we'd love to hear from you.

The role is 16‑20 hours per week across three days (work pattern to be discussed at interview). Although you will be working across all three practices within the network, you will be predominantly based at Caen Medical Centre, Braunton.

Manage a caseload of clients from initial contact through to timely onward referral or signposting, ensuring support remains time‑limited and outcome‑focused.

Triage referrals coming in to the team and direct to the most appropriate team.

Provide brief interventions (up to approximately six sessions) to encourage engagement with identified services and promote independence.

Maintain a strong awareness of local community provision and statutory services to enable effective and appropriate signposting.

Work collaboratively within the PCN and with local partners to ensure individuals are directed to the most appropriate support at the earliest opportunity.

Recognise when needs are beyond the scope of the role and escalates or refers to clinical or specialist professionals promptly.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the service, including maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources and social prescribing best practice.

North Devon Coastal PCN is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred healthcare across our beautiful coastal region. Our network covers around 47,000 patients from three GP practices – Caen Medical Centre, Combe Coastal Practice (including Woolacombe and Combe Martin) and South Molton Medical Centre. Our aim is to work collaboratively to bring together healthcare professionals and support teams to improve the health and wellbeing of our local community.

We believe in making healthcare accessible, personalised and responsive, ensuring that every patient feels valued and supported.

As part of a dynamic and forward‑thinking team, we are committed to bringing quality, inclusivity and innovation into healthcare, enhancing communication and streamlining services to meet the needs of our patients more effectively. From supporting local vaccination programmes to implementing health initiatives, our teams work tirelessly to ensure that our community receives the best possible care.

Role Purpose

Work as part of an integrated team within a Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver a coordinated and high‑quality Social Prescribing Link Worker service, with a clear focus on signposting individuals to appropriate community, voluntary and statutory services.

Provide light–touch, short‑term support (approximately six sessions) to enable individuals to access relevant services, rather than offering long‑term case‑management.

Empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing by focusing on what matters to them and supporting them to connect with appropriate resources.

Ensure individuals are supported to transition quickly to appropriate healthcare professionals or community services where ongoing or specialist support is required.

Core Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients from initial contact through to timely onward referral or…