Community Link Worker

Job Title:

Community Link Worker (Social Prescribing)

Location:

Derby City North (across GP practices and community settings)

Hours:

29.5 hours per week (flexible across Monday to Friday)
Job Type: Permanent

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this rewarding opportunity for a Community Link Worker (Social Prescribing) to support individuals across Derby City North to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support.

This role focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with people, helping them identify what matters most to them, and connecting them with community-based services, activities, and support networks that address the wider determinants of health.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary reflective of role complexity
Flexible working hours across Monday to Friday
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment with regular supervision
Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
Company and Role:

Work across GP practices within the Derby City North Primary Care Network
Deliver person-centred, asset-based social prescribing support
Support individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation, long-term conditions, mental health challenges, and complex social needs
Reduce health inequalities by addressing issues such as debt, housing, unemployment, and physical inactivity
Build strong links with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations

Key Responsibilities:

Accept referrals from GP practices and other professionals
Undertake one-to-one sessions, including home visits and community-based meetings
Co-produce personalised wellbeing action plans focused on prevention, independence, and resilience
Support individuals to increase social connectedness and access community activities
Identify risks and escalate concerns appropriately when needs fall outside the scope of the role
Work collaboratively with community groups and voluntary organisations to facilitate referrals
Capture data to monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of social prescribing
Promote social prescribing across GP practices and partner agencies

Successful Applicant:

Strong ability to listen, empathise, and provide non-judgemental, person-centred support
Commitment to reducing health inequalities and supporting diverse communities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess, manage, and respond to risk appropriately
Experience supporting individuals, families, or carers in a related role (paid or unpaid)

Experience of case management and multi-agency working
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, or working towards
Knowledge of personalised care and asset-based approaches
Confident using IT systems for recording data and reporting outcomes
Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional Saturday mornings if required

If you’re passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing and want to make a real difference within local communities, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking social prescribing service.

Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you.

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