Social Prescribing Link Worker PCN4

Social Prescribing Link Worker

37.5 hours (5 days) per week - £30,050 per annum

Fixed term contract to 31 st March 2027 (likely to be extended subject to funding)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding team of Social Prescribing Link Workers Based in Primary Care Network 4

The Social Prescribing Link Workers assist in the support of those with long term health conditions and their carers to access timely care and community support services. Close work with GPs and the primary care network is required, as is accurate record keeping and using IT systems. Through timely intervention and care co-ordination, unnecessary hospital admissions, GP appointments and residential placements will be reduced, and this will in turn improve the client’s quality of life.

The successful candidate will come from an information/advice, social care or health background, must be computer literate, an excellent communicator and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of person-centered care and of working with volunteers is desirable. It is important that a candidate promotes a culture that values, protects and uses information for the success of the organisation and benefit of its clients/patients. The ability to work confidently and effectively in a diverse, challenging and fast paced environment is essential. You will have access to training, supervision, and regular support meetings with your peers.

Age UK Barnet is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK Barnet is committed to safeguarding adults and children at risk from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

The post is a hybrid role and some travel round the borough is required. Age UK Barnet offers a contributory pension, five weeks annual leave per year, an employee assistance programme and a staff discount scheme.

 

For further details please email    Jenny.coomey@ageukbarnet.org.uk or telephone 0208 432 1418.  No CVs, no agencies please.

 

Closing date; 17 th August 2026

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