Social Prescribing Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community organization in Ipswich is looking for an experienced Social Prescribing Manager to lead and manage services. The role requires oversight of operational teams, managing service deliverables, and engaging with community needs. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, proactive, and have strong organizational skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £28,000 per annum with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating at a senior level supporting a diverse workforce.
• Ability to manage and maintain service deliverables.
• Experience in community engagement and partnership work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Social Prescribing Advice Services.
• Oversee operational management of delivery teams.
• Accountable for service reporting and partner engagement.
• Produce high quality Management Information and Reporting.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Teamwork

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated

Proactive

Job description

Job Description

• Citizens Advice Ipswich
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3BE
• Salary: £28,000 per annum (reviewed after 6-month probation period)
• Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0356
  
  
  

Location: Ipswich Town Centre – Office Based.

Social Prescribing Manager required.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and well-organised person to join our Senior Management Team to lead and manage our Social Prescribing Advice Services.

Role responsibilities include the oversight and operational management of teams delivering social prescribing support under various health contracts; to manage and maintain service deliverables, ensure accurate recording and reporting of client data and outcomes within a framework of robust operational team processes.

To be accountable for service reporting and partnership engagement with Integrated Care Board colleagues, maintaining the quality and effectiveness of our services in line with the ICB standards, and the quality of advice standards required by Citizens Advice.

To manage a programme of engagement within the community, based on the identification and assessment of community need. To attendevents representing Citizen’s Advice Ipswich and advocating for the services we provide. To participate and contribute within the Ipswich East and West Integrated Neighbourhood Team groups, working alongside external stakeholders.

To develop and refine the social prescribing services (and supporting processes) delivered by Citizens Advice Ipswich, in line with changing client demand and/or technological opportunities in collaboration with health colleagues.

To produce high quality Management Information and Reporting around service demand, trends, insights and channel profiling, including development of a monthly Dashboard.

We are looking for somebody who is self-motivated, proactive, highly organised, and with a strong attention to detail. Experience in operating at a senior level supporting a diverse workforce would be an advantage, alongside proficient IT skills.

The small management team works closely together to review client need and business service delivery, so the ability to work as part of a team is essential.

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For an informal discussion about the role please call Margaret Vane, Chief Operating Officer 01473 932320.

How To Apply

To apply to join our dynamic team, please email an ‘Expression of Interest’ Statement, outlining your skills and experience along with reasons for applying for the post to [e-mail]

Closing date: 9 am, 26 August 2025.

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