Closing Date: 20 September, 2026
Social Prescribing Link Worker (Dudley & Sandwell)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Dudley (Here4YOUth)
Job reference number: 1702
This is an excellent opportunity to be part ofCranstoun’sChildren and Young People’s Social Prescribing Service in Dudley, delivering a pilot family social prescribing approachto supportingchildrenandyoung peopleaged11–25 and their familiesin Dudley and Sandwell.
Social prescribing empowers young people to take control of their health and wellbeing through non-clinical,personalisedsupport, focusing on “what matters to me” and connecting them to community activities,servicesandopportunities. This role is to specifically focus on providing a pilot to test and learn a family social prescribing approach to familiesidentifiedvia the Children and Young Peoples IntegratedNeighbourhoodTeam (CYP INT).
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will provide flexible, person-centredsupport to young people and families,across Dudley and Sandwell,helping them address the social,emotionaland practical challenges thatimpacttheir wellbeing.
You will manage a caseloadofchildren,youngpeopleand their families,buildingstrong relationships with partner agencies, including The Dudley GroupNHS FoundationTrust,Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.You willsupportchildren,youngpeopleand their familiesto access services and activities that build confidence, improve wellbeing, and reduce isolation.
You will be amember of theChildren andYoung Peoples IntegratedNeighbourhoodTeam.
About you:
- Experience supporting young people, families, or communities
- Strong communicationand partnership-working skills
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
- Ability to manage workload andprioritiseeffectively
Why joinCranstoun?
This is an exciting opportunity to support a developing service providing early, preventative support to young people across Dudley.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Ifyou’repassionate about making a difference and want to support young people to achieve their potential,we’dlove to hear from you.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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Social Prescribing Link Worker in Dudley employer: Cranstoun Group
Cranstoun is an exceptional employer, dedicated to social justice and harm reduction, offering a supportive work environment that values employee growth and development. Located in Sandwell, our team enjoys a collaborative culture focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, with opportunities for professional advancement within our diverse range of services. Join us in creating positive change while benefiting from a permanent contract and a balanced work-life schedule.
