PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker

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The closing date is 27 September 2026

We are looking for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join our team within Bosworth Primary Care Network.

This role is for 18.75 hours per week over four of our member practices Ratby Medical Centre, Heath Lane Surgery, Desford Medical Centre, and Newbold Verdon Medical Practice. Exact working patterns will be discussed with the successful candidate. Working hours will need to correspond with GP opening hours.

The FTE salary for a full time person:

The salary will be pro rata.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to build effective relationships with patients, community organisations and GP practice teams, and who can demonstrate a person-centred approach to supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.

Previous applicants need not apply, as applications received under previous advertisements have already been fully considered.

The role will require you to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.

Access to the NHS Pension

• Access to the NHS Pension
• Funded CPD Days (if appropriate)
• Access to NHS Staff Discount Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Increasing with length of service
• Sick pay

What is Social Prescribing

Social prescribing is a way of engaging patients in primary care with a resource which provides support within the local community.

In addition, it provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can complement existing treatments and help improve a patient's overall health and wellbeing.

People want to be able to access information and support in a setting that is convenient and familiar to them, delivered by people they trust.

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work alongside patients to identify what matters most to them, supporting them to access local services, community groups and activities that can help address their wider health and wellbeing needs.

The role will offer support in a clinic environment based within general practice, as well as at various locations within the community, including patients' homes where appropriate.

The successful candidate will be confident in having person-centred conversations, managing a varied caseload and building strong working relationships with patients, practice staff and community partners.

The role will provide information and support to patients, whilst acting as a link between the patient, GP and other service providers.

The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals.

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance is a GP Federation that supports 12 GP practices across Hinckley & Bosworth locality, which form 3 Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

We employ in excess of 40 PCN staff across a number of clinical grades and in supportive roles, and we continue to grow. This includes a team of 8 Social Prescriber Link Workers

As a rapidly growing Federation, we have structures in place to ensure that all staff have appropriate mentors and are supported in their professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not exhaustive).

Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their well-being, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co‑produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services.

It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.

To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social…