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Avon Valley Practice

Mental Wellbeing Support Worker

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their wellbeing and make positive changes in their lives?

Were looking for a Social Prescriber to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Avon Valley Practice, working across our Upavon and Durrington surgeries.

This is a rewarding role supporting patients mental wellbeing and helping individuals connect with the right community services, activities, and practical support. The postholder will take a lead in supporting carers and military veterans, as well as following up with patients whofrequentlyattend thePractice, ensuring they get the right help at the right time.

Main duties of the job

Whatyoulldo

  • Work closely with our GPs,nursesand wellbeing team to support patients social,emotionaland practical needs.
  • Focus on improving mental health and resilience, reducing isolation, and empowering people to take control of their wellbeing.
  • Lead on Carers and Armed Forces Veteran initiatives within the practice.
  • Follow up and provide tailored support for high-frequency service users, helping to reduce avoidable GP appointments.

About us

What we offer

  • A welcoming and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
  • 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
  • NHS Pension Scheme membership.
  • Ongoing supervision, developmentopportunitiesand funded training to achieve ormaintainSocial Prescribing qualification.
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference in your local community.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Hourly rate upto £15 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4019-26-0000

Job locations

43 Fairfield

Upavon

Wiltshire

SN9 6DZ


Avon Valley Practice

77 Bulford Road

Durrington

Salisbury

SP4 8EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job plan. However, here's a description summary.

This role supports patients mental wellbeing and social health through personalised social prescribing and community engagement, in line with the agreed work plan. Working across Durrington and Upavon, the postholder provides one-to-one consultations, develops action plans, and signposts patients to appropriate services. The role leads on support for carers and military veterans and follows up frequent attenders to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable appointments. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, the postholder maintains accurate records, builds strong community links, undertakes required training and supervision, and contributes to PCN wellbeing initiatives to improve patient experience and access to support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job plan. However, here's a description summary.

This role supports patients mental wellbeing and social health through personalised social prescribing and community engagement, in line with the agreed work plan. Working across Durrington and Upavon, the postholder provides one-to-one consultations, develops action plans, and signposts patients to appropriate services. The role leads on support for carers and military veterans and follows up frequent attenders to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable appointments. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, the postholder maintains accurate records, builds strong community links, undertakes required training and supervision, and contributes to PCN wellbeing initiatives to improve patient experience and access to support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C or qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care. Must be willing to complete specific social prescribing training required by NHSE.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C or qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care. Must be willing to complete specific social prescribing training required by NHSE.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon Valley Practice

Address

43 Fairfield

Upavon

Wiltshire

SN9 6DZ


Employer's website

https://avonvalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon Valley Practice

Address

43 Fairfield

Upavon

Wiltshire

SN9 6DZ


Employer's website

https://avonvalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anna Morton

avonvalley.practice@nhs.net

01980630221

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Hourly rate upto £15 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4019-26-0000

Job locations

43 Fairfield

Upavon

Wiltshire

SN9 6DZ


Avon Valley Practice

77 Bulford Road

Durrington

Salisbury

SP4 8EU


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