Community Wellbeing & Social Prescribing Link Worker

Onside; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus Bank Hols (p

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Premium Calm App subscription

Birthday Day Off

Employee Engagement Forum

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to wellbeing

Job summary

Onside is recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker for the Wyre Forest area in Worcestershire. The role sits in the Adult Wellbeing Services team and focuses on empowering individuals to improve health and wellbeing through personalised support and connecting with community resources.

The post involves working with GP Practices within the WF Network of Independent Practices, delivering holistic, person-centred support and developing wellbeing plans to enhance independence and access to

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (A Level, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in health, social care, community, voluntary sector or public health settings.
• Experience with mental health challenges, social isolation or complex social needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust with diverse individuals.
• Experience managing a caseload and prioritising workload.
• Understanding of wider determinants of health and wellbeing.
• Ability to identify and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office & database systems).
• Ability to travel independently across Worcestershire.

Responsibilities

• Delivering social prescribing support: manage referrals, provide one-to-one support, help identify needs and goals, co-produce wellbeing plans, connect to community services, build confidence and independence, monitor progress.
• Partnership and community development: build relationships with primary care teams and voluntary organisations, map local assets, identify gaps, support community activities.
• Caseload and record management: prioritise caseload, maintain records, monitor outcomes, contribute to reporting, ensure GDPR compliance.
• Safeguarding and risk management: recognise safeguarding concerns, assess risks, escalate as needed, follow policies.
• General responsibilities: training, supervision, service development, equality and inclusion, act as ONSIDE ambassador.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Caseload management

Safeguarding awareness

IT skills (Microsoft Office & database

Teamwork in multidisciplinary setting

Travel across Worcestershire

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Level / BTEC Level 3)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Onside is recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker for the Wyre Forest area in Worcestershire. The role sits in the Adult Wellbeing Services team and focuses on empowering individuals to improve health and wellbeing through personalised support and connecting with community resources.

The post involves working with GP Practices within the WF Network of Independent Practices, delivering holistic, person-centred support and developing wellbeing plans to enhance independence and access to