Job summary
Make a difference where it matters most.
Do you have a passion for helping people live healthier, happier, more independent lives? Are you a natural listener who can see the bigger picture and join the dots between healthcare and community? If so, we'd love you to join us as a Social Prescribing Link Worker in one of our Hertsmere Primary Care Networks.
Were recruiting for two part-time roles one in Herts Five PCN and one in Potters Bar PCN. Our communities are wonderfully diverse, ranging from rural and suburban areas to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Hertsmere. That means no two days are ever the same and your work will truly change lives.
Main duties of the job
What youll do:
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Meet with patients in GP surgeries, in their homes, or by phone to understand what matters to them.
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Create personalised support plans that connect people to local groups, activities, and services.
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Build strong relationships with community organisations and help them thrive.
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Support people facing challenges such as isolation, long-term health conditions, or financial/housing difficulties.
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Work alongside GPs, nurses, and other health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About you:You might already work in health, social care, or the voluntary sector or you might come from a completely different background. What matters most is that you are:
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Empathetic, approachable, and a great listener.
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Organised and confident working independently.
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Able to build trust quickly and work with people from all walks of life.
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Willing to complete the required training and keep learning.
About us
Why join us?
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Work within GP practices as a valued member of the primary care team.
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Funded training towards the Level 3 Social Prescribing qualification, plus ongoing CPD.
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Autonomy to shape the role and develop new initiatives.
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Supportive, innovative leadership team and strong working relationships across all practices.
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Mileage covered for community visits.
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NHS pension + 33 days annual leave (WTE).
Salary:From £25,000 WTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible working pattern.
Location: GP practice sites across Hertsmere, with some home visits and community work.
Closing date:31st August 2025 interviews will take place on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close recruitment early should we identify a suitable candidate
Start date: 1 October 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
Social prescribing helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-medical support in their community. Link Workers give people time, focus on what matters to them, and take a holistic approach to care tackling issues such as isolation, housing, debt, or lifestyle changes alongside any health concerns.
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will:
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Work as part of the GP practice team and wider PCN network.
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Support patients to take control of their wellbeing, live independently, and improve health outcomes.
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Build strong partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations, and statutory services.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Support
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Receive referrals from GPs, practice teams, and other agencies.
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Meet patients in GP surgeries, community settings, or their own homes.
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Listen, understand individual needs, and focus on what matters to them.
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Co-produce personalised care plans to improve health and wellbeing.
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Support people to access community groups, activities, and services sometimes attending with them for the first time.
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Maintain contact to ensure people feel supported and able to sustain changes.
2. Community Development
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Build and maintain a directory (map) of local groups and services.
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Support local voluntary and community sector (VCSE) organisations to receive referrals safely and effectively.
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Help strengthen community groups by signposting to funding or resources.
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Identify gaps in local provision and work with partners to develop new services.
3. Partnership Working
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Work closely with GPs, nurses, practice staff, and other health professionals.
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Attend PCN meetings and contribute to local health and wellbeing projects.
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Promote social prescribing to local agencies and encourage appropriate referrals.
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Build trust with community partners and statutory services to improve joined-up support.
4. Administration & Governance
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Manage your caseload using primary care systems (EMIS).
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Keep accurate, confidential records of patient contacts and progress.
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Monitor and report on outcomes, including patient feedback and case studies.
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Work within safeguarding, data protection, lone working, and health & safety policies.
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Access regular clinical supervision and take part in training and peer support networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
Social prescribing helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-medical support in their community. Link Workers give people time, focus on what matters to them, and take a holistic approach to care tackling issues such as isolation, housing, debt, or lifestyle changes alongside any health concerns.
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will:
-
Work as part of the GP practice team and wider PCN network.
-
Support patients to take control of their wellbeing, live independently, and improve health outcomes.
-
Build strong partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations, and statutory services.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Support
-
Receive referrals from GPs, practice teams, and other agencies.
-
Meet patients in GP surgeries, community settings, or their own homes.
-
Listen, understand individual needs, and focus on what matters to them.
-
Co-produce personalised care plans to improve health and wellbeing.
-
Support people to access community groups, activities, and services sometimes attending with them for the first time.
-
Maintain contact to ensure people feel supported and able to sustain changes.
2. Community Development
-
Build and maintain a directory (map) of local groups and services.
-
Support local voluntary and community sector (VCSE) organisations to receive referrals safely and effectively.
-
Help strengthen community groups by signposting to funding or resources.
-
Identify gaps in local provision and work with partners to develop new services.
3. Partnership Working
-
Work closely with GPs, nurses, practice staff, and other health professionals.
-
Attend PCN meetings and contribute to local health and wellbeing projects.
-
Promote social prescribing to local agencies and encourage appropriate referrals.
-
Build trust with community partners and statutory services to improve joined-up support.
4. Administration & Governance
-
Manage your caseload using primary care systems (EMIS).
-
Keep accurate, confidential records of patient contacts and progress.
-
Monitor and report on outcomes, including patient feedback and case studies.
-
Work within safeguarding, data protection, lone working, and health & safety policies.
-
Access regular clinical supervision and take part in training and peer support networks.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in community development, public health, social care, primary care or similar (paid or unpaid)
- Supporting individuals or families in a related role
Desirable
- Experience supporting people with mental health needs. Experience working with VCSE sector. Partnership working with multiple agencies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Empathetic, approachable, and non-judgemental. Able to build trust and work with diverse communities. Organised, proactive, and resilient. Commitment to reducing health inequalities.
Desirable
- Lived experience relevant to the communities served.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and manage a caseload. Basic IT skills (email, word processing, online systems).
Desirable
- Knowledge of personalised care approach, community development, or local services. Motivational interviewing skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Social Prescribing Link Worker or equivalent or commitment to work towards.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Training in motivational interviewing, coaching, or similar
Personal Statement
Essential
- Provide an application statement that tells us how you meet the requirements of the role, what has motivated you to apply and what you think you can bring to this role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in community development, public health, social care, primary care or similar (paid or unpaid)
- Supporting individuals or families in a related role
Desirable
- Experience supporting people with mental health needs. Experience working with VCSE sector. Partnership working with multiple agencies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Empathetic, approachable, and non-judgemental. Able to build trust and work with diverse communities. Organised, proactive, and resilient. Commitment to reducing health inequalities.
Desirable
- Lived experience relevant to the communities served.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and manage a caseload. Basic IT skills (email, word processing, online systems).
Desirable
- Knowledge of personalised care approach, community development, or local services. Motivational interviewing skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Social Prescribing Link Worker or equivalent or commitment to work towards.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Training in motivational interviewing, coaching, or similar
Personal Statement
Essential
- Provide an application statement that tells us how you meet the requirements of the role, what has motivated you to apply and what you think you can bring to this role
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.
