Wellbeing Link Worker | Social Prescribing & Community Support

Onside Advocacy; Wyre Forest; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ONSIDE is seeking a compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our Adult Wellbeing Services in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire. You will support individuals to access local services and co‑produce wellbeing plans, working with GP practices and local partners.

The role focuses on social determinants of health, building confidence and independence, and improving wellbeing. It is a fixed-term maternity cover (up to 12 months) with part-time hours and pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (A Level, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals within health, social care, community, voluntary sector or public health settings.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation or complex social needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage referrals from GP Practices and other appropriate sources.
• Provide personalised, one-to-one support using a holistic, person-centred approach.
• Enable individuals to identify their strengths, needs and goals.
• Co-produce individual wellbeing plans and agree achievable actions.
• Support people to access community groups, activities and local services.
• Empower individuals to build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Maintain regular contact and review progress against agreed goals.
• Develop strong working relationships with primary care teams, statutory services and voluntary organisations.
• Maintain knowledge of local community assets, services and support networks.
• Work collaboratively with partners to identify gaps in provision.
• Support the development of community activities and wellbeing opportunities where needed.
• Promote the benefits of social prescribing across local communities.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using agreed systems.
• Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of social prescribing interventions.
• Collect data and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Ensure confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow organisational procedures.
• Assess and manage potential risks to individuals and others.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and make referrals where necessary.
• Work within organisational policies, procedures and professional boundaries.
• Participate in training, supervision and team meetings.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Act as an ambassador for ONSIDE and its values.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

ONSIDE is seeking a compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our Adult Wellbeing Services in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire. You will support individuals to access local services and co‑produce wellbeing plans, working with GP practices and local partners.

The role focuses on social determinants of health, building confidence and independence, and improving wellbeing. It is a fixed-term maternity cover (up to 12 months) with part-time hours and pro rata salary.