Social Prescribing Link Worker
Hours of work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum FTE (plus bank holidays) – pro rata for part time
Salary: £30,090 – £30,385 per annum FTE (inclusive of £500 expenses) – pro rata for part time
Period: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026, with possibility of extension
Based: London Borough of Haringey
The Role
These are innovative roles to develop social prescribing in the local NHS. Based in one of the six Primary Care Networks (PCN) you will work in different GP practices across that Network to deliver their specific priorities. You will join a team of ten Social Prescribing Link Workers working in Haringey PCNs and be part of a wider community-based Borough team which offers information, signposting and short-term support across the eight localities in Haringey.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical Social Prescribing Link Workers, who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.
At the centre of the social prescribing process is the Social Prescribing Link Worker, working with GP Practices in a Primary Care Network, who connects patients who are referred to a range of activities and services in the local area depending on their needs, interests and capacity for engagement. This is a complex role as the SPLW will need to have good interpersonal skills to engage with the patient and have a comprehensive knowledge of the services and activities available in the local area.
About you
A strong background in health or social care, or experience working with vulnerable or isolated people, is essential, along with familiarity with urban, multicultural communities. The role requires a non-judgmental, positive approach and the ability to follow clear processes when accepting referrals, assessing individuals, developing action plans, and carrying out follow-ups. Excellent communication skills are key, including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, advocate for others, and inspire colleagues and service users. Sensitivity to the needs of individuals and communities considered hard to reach is important, as is the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders through strong social and listening skills. The ideal candidate will be driven, target-focused, highly motivated, resilient, and confident, capable of working in a busy GP practice environment and promoting the service to health professionals. They should be passionate about improving health and wellbeing, with good IT skills and experience using databases or CRM systems.
How to apply
Please download the Recruitment Pack and Monitoring Form. You’ll need to send us your CV, a personal statement of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how you meet the person specification for the role, and a completed monitoring form.
Deadline: Thursday 18th December 2025.
If you require the recruitment pack in an alternative format, please call 020 3196 1900.