Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Co-ordinator to join our healthcare teams across our South Yorkshire team, working across HMP YOI Doncaster, HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield and HMP Lindholme.
All work will be based on site, you will be expected to work at all sites as part of this role.
HoursMonday to Friday:8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pmSalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 34,100 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.#LI-AB1Main duties of the jobAs a Social Prescribing co-ordinator you will be responsible for connecting people to activities and services within the prison, and required to support and motivate patients to access opportunities to help improve their health and wellbeing, whilst reducing dependency on medication. You will also: Complete initial assessments with patients referred to and eligible for the social prescribing service.
Assessing patients current wellbeing and identification of what matters to them.
Work with patients to develop personalised wellbeing plans based on services and activities that offer practical, social and emotional support that will improve their health and wellbeing.
Manage a caseload of social prescribing patients providing follow-up support and ensuring they are able to access prescribed services with confidence.
Be responsible for the scheduling and sequencing of patients social prescribing activities.
Liaise with Health and Prison departments, to develop awareness and support delivery of the service.
Ensure effective cross-departmental and regional working in order to meet our aims and objectives of a whole system and asset-based approach to social prescribing.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better together Qualifications requiredA positive, inclusive and compassionate practitioner.
Background expereince working as a social prescriber - desirableExperience of using SystmOneExperience offering an information, advice and guidance service in a health, care or similar settingExperience of working within a prison environment or working closely with patients with challenging and complex needs.
Experience of managing own caseload and understanding how to prioritise patient need and manage a complex caseload. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
34,100 a year
34,100 per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number15509Job locationsThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Co-ordinator to join our healthcare teams across our South Yorkshire team, working across HMP YOI Doncaster, HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield and HMP Lindholme.
All work will be based on site, you will be expected to work at all sites as part of this role.
HoursMonday to Friday:8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pmSalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 34,100 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.#LI-AB1
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Job responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Co-ordinator to join our healthcare teams across our South Yorkshire team, working across HMP YOI Doncaster, HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield and HMP Lindholme.
All work will be based on site, you will be expected to work at all sites as part of this role.
HoursMonday to Friday:8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pmSalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 34,100 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.#LI-AB1Person Specification
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Essentialplease refer to job descriptionDesirableplease refer to job descriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group - Health in JusticeAddressThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group - Health in JusticeAddressThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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