Nova Wakefield District

Social Prescribing Link Worker Are you passionate about empowering people to live healthier, happier lives? Want to be part of a multi award-winning service that s making real change? This is your chance. Live Well Wakefield is a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. The team is growing and we're looking for dynamic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team as Social Prescribing Link Workers, working within Wakefield District Primary Care Networks. With major developments in Primary Care and neighbourhood working, now is the perfect time to join us on this exciting journey of transformation and innovation in health and wellbeing support. About the role As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within Primary Care, you ll work with Wakefield s communities, connecting people tolocal non-medical services, support, and activities that help tackle health inequalities and improve quality of life. You ll: Support people one-to-one to identify their needs, set wellbeing goals, and access community-based solutions Be embedded within a local Primary Care Network and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Develop and grow strong partnerships with voluntary and community organisations, and NHS and social care services We re looking for individuals who: Are great listeners, relationship builders, and natural motivators Are experienced in supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing, including those with complex needs, or from diverse communities Are confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams Are committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all Have a strong understanding of health inequalities and social determinants of health Have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle What do we offer? In our 2025 staff survey, 100% of the team told us they enjoy working at Live Well Wakefield. I ve not worked anywhere assupportive as Live Well . 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 NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Counciland 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. How to apply If you re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District. Whether you re already experienced in social prescribing or passionate about community wellbeing and ready to take your next step, we d love to hear from you. Please note this post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out. Closes: Monday 17 November 2025 at 9am Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District between 26 - 28 November