Social Prescribing Link Worker in Kettering

As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within Rockingham Forest PCN, you will hold a vital role in empowering patients to take charge of their health and wellbeing. Social Prescribing Link Workers support and guide patients with diverse needs whether they are living with long‑term conditions, battling low mood or loneliness, or facing complex social challenges. Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will assist individuals in accessing non‑medical support, building their confidence, and connecting them with community resources that address the broader factors influencing their health and wellbeing Please note this is a part time position offering 20 hours per week. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK at interview. The primary base for this role is Headlands in Kettering, however there will be occasional requirements to support the Lakeside surgeries in Corby and Oundle., As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will support patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with community resources and non‑clinical services. Working with GPs, practice teams, and local organisations, you will provide tailored support, empower individuals, and help reduce health inequalities.

• Provide personalised, one‑to‑one support using a what matters to me approach, co‑producing care plans with individuals, families, and carers.
• Empower patients to build confidence, self‑management skills, and sustainable support networks.
• Connect patients with voluntary, community, and statutory services to address wider social determinants of health.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organisations and partners, supporting the sustainability of community groups and helping to address gaps in provision.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, health coaches, care coordinators, and other link workers to deliver integrated, personalised care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, monitor outcomes, and provide feedback to support service improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding, governance, and lone working policies are followed, and engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

The postholder will need to possess good computer skills to use local IT systems to support caseload working. Knowledge of SystmOne is an advantage, although training will be provided.

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.

Our values Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needs with compassion, care and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.

Rockingham Forest PCN is a large, forward‑thinking Primary Care Network compromising 3 practices across Corby, Kettering and Oundle. We recognise the value that this role can bring to our practices and our patients, and we look forward to growing our PCN team. Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care; finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients.