Bank Social Prescribing Link Worker

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) for a bank-only role in Dudley. The position supports a Fit Note Pilot within Primary Care, providing personalised, non-clinical support to patients whose health is affected by social factors.

Excellent communication and experience with vulnerable groups are essential. The role is bank-based, Band 2-type responsibilities, and requires collaboration with GP practices and local services to help patients achieve

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Community, Health, Social Care or Counselling, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and navigate social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, holistic support to patients referred via the Fit Note pathway.
• Explore wider factors affecting wellbeing and work (social, financial, lifestyle, employment).
• Signpost to local community and voluntary services and provide guidance.
• Help patients set personalised goals and action plans.
• Collaborate with primary care teams and partner organisations.
• Record activity and outcomes accurately to support the pilot.

Job description

Main area General Practice Grade NHS AfC; Band 5 - £16.40 Per hour Contract Bank Hours

• Full time
• Part time

0 hours per week (0 hours contract via Dudley Groups Staff Bank) Job ref 253-1026-8391353

Site Community Town Dudley Salary £16.40 Per Hour Salary period Hourly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Please note: This is a Bank-only position, paid at £16.40 per hour.

Join our Fit Note Pilot and help patients take the next step towards better health, wellbeing and work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) to support an exciting Fit Note Pilot within Primary Care.

Working alongside GP practices and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised support to patients where non-clinical factors may be affecting their health, wellbeing and ability to work.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a person‑centred approach and experience of supporting people with complex social or wellbeing needs and getting people back into work. Knowledge of social prescribing, primary care and local community services would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an innovative pilot aimed at developing a more proactive and holistic approach to supporting patients who require Fit Note‑related support.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve:

• Providing person‑centred, holistic support to patients referred through the Fit Note pathway.
• Exploring wider factors affecting wellbeing and work, including social, financial, lifestyle and employment‑related needs.
• Supporting and signposting patients to appropriate local, community and voluntary services.
• Helping patients develop personalised goals and action plans.
• Working collaboratively with primary care teams and partner organisations.
• Supporting the pilot through accurate recording of activity and outcomes.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no‑one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the job advert for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• Educated to Degree Level in one of the following fields: Community, Health, Social Care, Counselling or equivalent relevant experience in Social Prescribing Link Worker Role

Knowledge and Training

• Good understanding of a holistic, strengths‑based approach to supporting patients in behaviour change, self‑management and improved health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of the local area, local health system and community resources, including how local charities, statutory and voluntary services can support patients

Experience

• Experience of providing empowering support to communities or adults in a planned and structured way to improve health, recovery and wellbeing outcomes
• Experience of assisting people to access government, NHS, community and non‑government services, including work with vulnerable groups, social care, primary care or mental health services
• Experience of collating information and data on community resources and organising it in accessible, up‑to‑date formats for a range of service users
• Experience of working in a primary care environment and participation in local charitable work

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Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis‑gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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