Social Prescriber - Trailblazer

Nova Wakefield District Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Occupational Health

Blue Light Card

Inclusive workplace policies

Competitive salary reviews

Job summary

Nova Wakefield District Limited is seeking a Social Prescriber to join the Live Well Wakefield team in a hybrid role based in Wakefield and from home. The post focuses on employment-related support within a multi‑award-winning service, helping adults 18+ improve health, wellbeing and independence.

You will connect people to local services, work with local VCSE groups, support self-management sessions, and develop personalised care plans while promoting equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in social prescribing or community health services is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse organisations.

Responsibilities

• Connect people to local services, support, and activities that meet health, wellbeing and employment needs.
• Identify individual needs and create personalised care support plans.
• Collaborate with local VCSE organisations, health and social care, primary care and employers.
• Support delivery of self-management sessions.

Skills

Empower individuals

Active listening

Relationship building

Independent working

Team collaboration

IT skills

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Live Well Wakefield Social Prescriber - Trailblazer

Live Well Wakefield Social Prescriber - Trailblazer

Nova Wakefield District

Location:

Hybrid - Wakefield & Home Working

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

£29,263 per year

20/09/2026

Live Well Wakefield Social Prescriber - Trailblazer

Are you passionate about empowering people to live happier, healthier lives? Want to be part of a multi award-winning service that’s making real change? This is your chance.

We’re hiring a Social Prescriber to join the Live Well Wakefield team, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. This role is part of our Trailblazer work focused on supporting individuals around employment.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in applying for the role as a new employment, as well as colleagues who may wish to undertake the role on a secondment basis – gaining understanding of the district's largest social prescribing programme and how to create links with your own organisation.

We are happy to have conversations with VCSE organisations about secondment arrangements that provide opportunities for staff development, while bringing valuable experience and expertise into the Live Well Wakefield Team. Contact Natalie Jones, Head of Operations, to discuss: [e-mail]

About the role

As a Social Prescriber, you’ll connect peopleto local services, support, and activities that support them with their health, wellbeing and employment needs. You’ll:

• Support people one-to-one to identify their needs, create personalised care support plans and address barriers that may be impacting on their wellbeing and employment
• Work collaboratively with local VCSE organisations, health and social care, primary care, and local employers
• Support the delivery of self-management sessions

What are we looking for in our Social Prescriber?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and employment, including those with complex needs or from diverse communities
• Is a great listener, relationship builder, and natural motivator
• Is confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
• Is committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
• Has a strong understanding of employment issues and how these relate to health inequalities
• Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills
• Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

What do we offer?

“I love my job and am inspired by the people I work with to continually do my best" - from our 2026 staff survey

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Access to Occupational Health
• Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
• A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews

Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.

This role is fixed term until 31 March 2027.

Please note these post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.

Closes: 5pm on Sunday 20 September 2026
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District on 29 September 2026

Registered charity no: 1143640 | Company no: 07183132

Registered office: Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield WF1 3LQ