Lead Social Prescribing Link Worker

The Lead Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) will provide day-to-day leadership for the PCNs Social Prescribing team, supporting and developing colleagues to deliver an efficient, person-centred service and a core component of emerging Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs). Working closely with the PCN Manager, the post holder will help ensure the service runs smoothly, aligns with local priorities, and supports people's wellbeing.

Please note:

this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

The role includes team leadership, complex casework and service development.

It also involves supporting safe and consistent ways of working, contributing to quality improvement, and acting as a senior point of contact for safeguarding or complex situations. The lead SPLW will build strong partnerships across primary care, local statutory services, community organisations and the VCSE sector to improve people's access to the support they need.

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various health care services and community organisations. One of 7 PCNs in Coventry, we are a collaboration of ten GP practices in the East of Coventry with 86,000 registered patients. Our purpose, values and vision underpin our beliefs on the necessities of a healthcare service, and what we aim to achieve, both now and in the future.

They guide the actions and decisions made by our whole team, ensuring they align with our commitment to prioritise personalised care for the people of Sowe Valley PCN.

Leadership and Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, line management and supervision to SPLWs across the PCN
• Help support a psychologically safe, supportive and inclusive working environment that promotes wellbeing, professional development and reflective practice
• Support recruitment, induction, training and retention of Social Prescribing staff
• Develop clear role expectations, caseload management frameworks and consistent ways of working across the team
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex case discussions, safeguarding concerns and escalation

Leadership and Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, line management and supervision to SPLWs across the PCN
• Help support a psychologically safe, supportive and inclusive working environment that promotes wellbeing, professional development and reflective practice
• Support recruitment, induction, training and retention of Social Prescribing staff
• Develop clear role expectations, caseload management frameworks and consistent ways of working across the team
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex case discussions, safeguarding concerns and escalation

• Work in conjunction with the PCN Manager to lead the ongoing development of the Social Prescribing service in line with PCN priorities, the NHS Long Term Plan and local population health needs
• Collaborate with the PCN Manager to plan, implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives, ensuring robust governance and reporting arrangements
• Ensure services are equitable, accessible and responsive to people experiencing health inequalities
• Co‑develop and implement standard operating procedures, pathways and outcome measures with the PCN Manager and relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to audits, service evaluations and performance reporting, supporting the PCN Manager to demonstrate impact and value
• Use insight, feedback and data to inform continuous improvement and service redesign

• Hold a reduced caseload of complex individuals requiring advanced intervention, co‑ordination or multi‑agency input
• Undertake holistic, person‑centred assessments using a strengths‑based and trauma‑informed approach
• Support individuals to identify goals, improve wellbeing and access appropriate community, statutory and VCSE support
• Model best practice and mentor staff in advanced engagement and behaviour change approaches