Job summary
Are you passionate about helping people feel more connected, confident, and in control of their wellbeing? Hannage Brook Medical Centre is looking for a compassionate, motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker who can bring a health-coaching mindset to our friendly, community-focused team.
You will work with patients to explore what matters to them, supporting people with social, emotional, or practical challenges. You will connect them to local groups, activities, and services across Wirksworth and the surrounding villages. You will use coaching skills to help them build confidence, motivation, and healthier habits.
This is a chance to make a real difference in a rural community where relationships matter and small changes can transform lives.
We are looking for:
- A warm, empathetic communicator
- Someone who enjoys helping people set goals and make positive changes
- Experience supporting people with social or wellbeing needs
- Confidence working independently and as part of a small, supportive team
- Curiosity, resilience, and a genuine passion for community wellbeing
If you want to be part of a practice that values kindness, connection, and personalised care, wed love to hear from you.Training in health coaching and social prescribing will be fully supported.
This role is funded by the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme but you will work directly for Hannage Brook Medical Centre as part of the practice team.
Main duties of the job
- Provide personalised, non-clinical support to patients
- Use motivational interviewing and coaching techniques
- Help people overcome loneliness, housing or financial worries, low confidence, or lifestyle challenges
- Build strong links with local community groups and VCSE partners
- Work closely with our GPs, nurses, and wider practice team
About us
Hannage Brook Medical Centre is a friendly high achieving GP practice based in the lovely town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. We are rated 'outstanding' by CQC.We have excellent engaement and positive feedback from our community and value and support our team.
We take great pride in, and value our practice team enormously and this is reflected in the consistent high rating from our team when asked if they would recommend Hannage Brook as a place to work. If you are interested in finding out more then please do get in touch.
Our purpose is to expertly and innovatively meet the health needs of our population; to celebrate,challenge and nurture our extraordinary team;to grow as a community asset; and to excel within the wider NHS landscape, training and leading the health and leading the health and primary care professionals of the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescriber will provide holistic, non-clinical support to patients by addressing the wider determinants of health and connecting them to local community resources. Using a health-coaching approach, the postholder will also help people build confidence, motivation, and skills to make positive lifestyle changes and manage long-term conditions.
The role is central to Hannage Brooks vision of supporting people to live well, stay connected, and feel empowered within their community.
Personalised Support & Social Prescribing
- Provide personalised, one-to-one support to patients referred by GPs, nurses, care coordinators, and other practice staff.
- Explore what matters to me and co-produce personalised wellbeing plans.
- Address wider determinants of health including housing, debt, loneliness, transport barriers, employment, and access to community activities.
- Connect people to local groups and services in Wirksworth and surrounding villages, such as social groups, walking groups, arts and heritage activities, volunteering opportunities, and support organisations.
- Work closely with carers, families, and support networks where appropriate.
Health Coaching & Behaviour Change
- Use motivational interviewing, goal setting, and activation-based coaching to help people build confidence and self-management skills.
- Support lifestyle changes around physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol, sleep, and stress.
- Deliver structured sessions (1 to1 or group) where appropriate.
- Help people overcome barriers to change and develop problem-solving skills.
- Monitor progress and adapt coaching plans as needed.
Caseload Management
- Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing continuity and flexibility.
- Recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and escalate to clinical or safeguarding teams.
- Maintain accurate, timely records on SystmOne.
- Collect data for evaluation, outcomes, and reporting and be able to demonstrate impact
Community Development & Partnership Working
- Build strong relationships with local VCFSE organisations, including groups in Wirksworth, Middleton, Cromford, and surrounding areas.
- Map and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community assets.
- Identify gaps in local provision and feed insights back to the practice.
- Promote social prescribing and health coaching across the practice team.
- Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to personalised care initiatives.
Professional Development & Governance
- Hold accredited health-coaching training and maintain competence through Social Prescribing Link Worker e-learning.
- Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and peer learning.
- Work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection frameworks.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Hannage Brook.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescriber will provide holistic, non-clinical support to patients by addressing the wider determinants of health and connecting them to local community resources. Using a health-coaching approach, the postholder will also help people build confidence, motivation, and skills to make positive lifestyle changes and manage long-term conditions.
The role is central to Hannage Brooks vision of supporting people to live well, stay connected, and feel empowered within their community.
Personalised Support & Social Prescribing
- Provide personalised, one-to-one support to patients referred by GPs, nurses, care coordinators, and other practice staff.
- Explore what matters to me and co-produce personalised wellbeing plans.
- Address wider determinants of health including housing, debt, loneliness, transport barriers, employment, and access to community activities.
- Connect people to local groups and services in Wirksworth and surrounding villages, such as social groups, walking groups, arts and heritage activities, volunteering opportunities, and support organisations.
- Work closely with carers, families, and support networks where appropriate.
Health Coaching & Behaviour Change
- Use motivational interviewing, goal setting, and activation-based coaching to help people build confidence and self-management skills.
- Support lifestyle changes around physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol, sleep, and stress.
- Deliver structured sessions (1 to1 or group) where appropriate.
- Help people overcome barriers to change and develop problem-solving skills.
- Monitor progress and adapt coaching plans as needed.
Caseload Management
- Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing continuity and flexibility.
- Recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and escalate to clinical or safeguarding teams.
- Maintain accurate, timely records on SystmOne.
- Collect data for evaluation, outcomes, and reporting and be able to demonstrate impact
Community Development & Partnership Working
- Build strong relationships with local VCFSE organisations, including groups in Wirksworth, Middleton, Cromford, and surrounding areas.
- Map and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community assets.
- Identify gaps in local provision and feed insights back to the practice.
- Promote social prescribing and health coaching across the practice team.
- Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to personalised care initiatives.
Professional Development & Governance
- Hold accredited health-coaching training and maintain competence through Social Prescribing Link Worker e-learning.
- Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and peer learning.
- Work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection frameworks.
- Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Hannage Brook.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Warm, compassionate, and person-centred.
- Curious, reflective, and committed to continuous learning.
- Able to motivate and inspire confidence in others. Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a rural community setting.
- Resilient, with strong self-care and boundary-setting skills.
- Passionate about reducing health inequalities and supporting community wellbeing.
- An ability to take responsibility, work on own initiative and effectively prioritise workload.
- Positive ' can do' attitude
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with social, emotional, or practical challenges.
- Experience helping people set and achieve goals or make lifestyle changes.
- Experience working with community groups or voluntary sector orangisations
- Experience managing a caseload or providing 1 to 1 support
Desirable
- SystmOne clinical system
- Experience in primary care, community health, mental health, or social care.
- Experience delivering group sessions or workshops.
- Experience working with people with long-term conditions.
Hannage Brook
Essential
- Desire to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision and values of Hannage Brook
- Clearly demonstrate passion and understanding of the job role
Kowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding the wider determinants of health and their impact on wellbeing.
- Ability to use coaching skills to empower rather than direct.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and empathy.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with people who may be anxious, isolated, or overwhelmed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive practice team.
- Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and professional boundaries.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community assets in Wirksworth and surrounding villages.
- Understanding personalised care and the NHS Long Term Plan.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or equivalent qualifications eg A levels
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at grade 5 or C or above
- Accredited health Coaching qualification or commitment to attain within first year
- Social Prescribing e-learning programme online learning as accessed through Personalised Care Institute Website
Desirable
- Training in coaching, counselling, psychology or behavior change
- NVQ Level 3 or above in health, social care, community work, or related field.
- Experience with MECC, motivational interviewing, or personalised care approaches.
- Evidence of CPD in social prescribing
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Warm, compassionate, and person-centred.
- Curious, reflective, and committed to continuous learning.
- Able to motivate and inspire confidence in others. Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a rural community setting.
- Resilient, with strong self-care and boundary-setting skills.
- Passionate about reducing health inequalities and supporting community wellbeing.
- An ability to take responsibility, work on own initiative and effectively prioritise workload.
- Positive ' can do' attitude
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with social, emotional, or practical challenges.
- Experience helping people set and achieve goals or make lifestyle changes.
- Experience working with community groups or voluntary sector orangisations
- Experience managing a caseload or providing 1 to 1 support
Desirable
- SystmOne clinical system
- Experience in primary care, community health, mental health, or social care.
- Experience delivering group sessions or workshops.
- Experience working with people with long-term conditions.
Hannage Brook
Essential
- Desire to work at Hannage Brook Medical Centre
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision and values of Hannage Brook
- Clearly demonstrate passion and understanding of the job role
Kowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding the wider determinants of health and their impact on wellbeing.
- Ability to use coaching skills to empower rather than direct.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and empathy.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with people who may be anxious, isolated, or overwhelmed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive practice team.
- Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and professional boundaries.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community assets in Wirksworth and surrounding villages.
- Understanding personalised care and the NHS Long Term Plan.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or equivalent qualifications eg A levels
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at grade 5 or C or above
- Accredited health Coaching qualification or commitment to attain within first year
- Social Prescribing e-learning programme online learning as accessed through Personalised Care Institute Website
Desirable
- Training in coaching, counselling, psychology or behavior change
- NVQ Level 3 or above in health, social care, community work, or related field.
- Experience with MECC, motivational interviewing, or personalised care approaches.
- Evidence of CPD in social prescribing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
