Trainee Social Prescribing Link Worker

As a Trainee Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals lives by empowering them to take control of their health and wellbeing. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working closely with healthcare professionals and community organisations to deliver holistic, person-centred care. This role offers a unique blend of direct client support, community engagement, and professional development, making it ideal for someone passionate about social care, public health, and making a real difference in peoples lives., The Trainee Social Prescribing Link Worker will connect individuals of all ages with non-medical sources of support to improve their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing personalised care plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and carers.
• Helping clients access relevant services for housing, employment, financial, and social support.
• Building relationships with GP practices, statutory agencies, and local community organisations.
• Managing a caseload and tracking outcomes to ensure effective service delivery.
• Supporting children and young people as well as adults with tailored interventions and working closely with schools and youth services.
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures and participating in ongoing training and professional development.
  
  Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of GP practices based in rural West Dorset, working together to provide high-quality, personalised healthcare to the local community. The PCN includes a mix of healthcare professionals like social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, digital care coordinators, and admin staff. These teams work across several hubs in the area to make sure everyone can access the care they need.
The PCN prides itself on being supportive and inclusive, with a real focus on staff well-being as a key part of delivering great patient care. Its built on values like respect, attention to detail, active listening, openness, empowering patients, and always learning and improving. People who work there often describe it as fast-paced, lively, and caring. Theres a real sense of teamwork and making a difference to the lives of local patients, with the beautiful surroundings of the Jurassic Coast providing an added bonus.