At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in improving health by connecting them to community resources and services.
- Company: Join a leading health and wellbeing organisation committed to inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 38 days annual leave, private health cover, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with clear progression opportunities and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting those facing health or social inequalities and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
- Social Prescriber Link Worker
- Health & Wellbeing Northamptonshire Permanent Aug 19, 2026
Salary
Hours
26 hours per week
Location
- Hybrid, Northamptonshire Area
- Purpose of the Role
The Social Prescriber (also known as a Link Worker) supports individuals to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to non-clinical services and community resources.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the role focuses on what matters to people, helping them address social, emotional, or practical issues that impact health and wellbeing, including loneliness, housing, financial pressures, long term conditions, and lifestyle challenges.
The post takes a person centred, asset-based approach, empowering people to use their own strengths to improve outcomes.
- Personal Qualities and Attributes
- Be kind, reflective, and self-aware, focusing on what matters to people rather than what’s the matter with them.
- Use a non judgemental, empowering approach, recognising people’s strengths and capabilities.
- Take an assetbased approach, building on what is already working well.
- Be an excellent communicator, able to build rapport and trust quickly.
- Work with integrity, openness, and inclusivity.
- Value diversity and difference, promoting equality of opportunity.
- Be committed to continuous learning, development, and high quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Work one to one with individuals referred by GPs and other healthcare professionals.
- Co produce personalised support plans based on individual goals, priorities, and strengths.
- Support access to community based activities, groups, and voluntary services.
- Build and maintain trusted, non judgemental relationships.
- Monitor progress and provide follow up support where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain strong links with local voluntary, community, and statutory organisations.
- Promote awareness of social prescribing across health and community networks.
- Maintain accurate records and case notes, ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
- Contribute to service development, supervision, and training.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience supporting people facing health or social inequalities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Good organisation, problem solving, and prioritisation skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
- Knowledge of local health, social care, and voluntary sector systems.
- Confidence in networking and partnership working.
Desirable
- Experience in social prescribing, care navigation, or similar roles.
- Background in community development or mental health support.
- Familiarity with EMIS, Systm One, or similar systems.
- Relevant qualification in health and social care, community work, or coaching.
- Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
- Ability to travel within and occasionally outside the locality.
- Additional language skills to support people whose first language is not English (desirable)
Benefits
- Up to 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Clinically led employer
- Competitive salary and clear progression opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Private Health Cover (Simply Health)
- Strong commitment to CPD with links to Health Education England
- Competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working, including home working
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Team building and social events
We’re proud to share that Exam Works UKhas once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we
- Promote accessibility and inclusion
- Ensure inclusive recruitment and development
- Share best practice across the industry
- Continue to lead the way in supporting disabled people at work.
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Social Prescriber Link Worker employer: ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited
Pure Physiotherapy is an exceptional employer that prioritises both patient care and employee development. Located in Watford, we foster a collaborative work culture where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient experiences. With ample opportunities for growth and a commitment to high-quality service delivery, joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence in physiotherapy.
Contact Details:
ExamWorks Investigation Services Limited Recruitment Team
