Social Prescriber

Overview

A Social Prescriber is able to link and connect people with services and support within their community that can help improve their health and wellbeing. You will support them by building relationships and work with them to create personalised support plans.

The salary for a social prescriber can vary between £20,000 and £27,000 per year, depending on experience and scope of work.

• Excellent communication, observational, and listening skills
• Good verbal, digital, written and numeracy skills
• Empathy and confident communication when approaching difficult conversations
• Great organisation skills to develop support plans
• Support behaviour change through mentoring and coaching

There are several routes via a range of learned experience, skills and knowledge gained from various frontline client‑facing volunteering, previous experience or qualifications in a relevant subject such as Health & Social Care.

You will receive a thorough induction and initial training when you start, and Continuing Professional Development throughout your career. You could pursue a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a wellbeing‑specific qualification, or short courses.

• Social Care Assessor
• Social Worker