Social Prescriber
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.93 to £17.69 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15.93 - £17.69 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Matlock, DE4 4JG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0566-26-0001 |
Summary
The Social Prescriber will provide holistic, non-clinical support to patients by addressing the wider determinants of health and connecting them to local community resources. Using a health-coaching approach, the postholder will also help people build confidence, motivation, and skills to make positive lifestyle changes and manage long-term conditions. The role is central to Hannage Brooks vision of supporting people to live well, stay connected, and feel empowered within their community. Personalised Support & Social Prescribing Provide personalised, one-to-one support to patients referred by GPs, nurses, care coordinators, and other practice staff. Explore what matters to me and co-produce personalised wellbeing plans. Address wider determinants of health including housing, debt, loneliness, transport barriers, employment, and access to community activities. Connect people to local groups and services in Wirksworth and surrounding villages, such as social groups, walking groups, arts and heritage activities, volunteering opportunities, and support organisations. Work closely with carers, families, and support networks where appropriate. Health Coaching & Behaviour Change Use motivational interviewing, goal setting, and activation-based coaching to help people build confidence and self-management skills. Support lifestyle changes around physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol, sleep, and stress. Deliver structured sessions (1 to1 or group) where appropriate. Help people overcome barriers to change and develop problem-solving skills. Monitor progress and adapt coaching plans as needed. Caseload Management Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing continuity and flexibility. Recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and escalate to clinical or safeguarding teams. Maintain accurate, timely records on SystmOne. Collect data for evaluation, outcomes, and reporting and be able to demonstrate impact Community Development & Partnership Working Build strong relationships with local VCFSE organisations, including groups in Wirksworth, Middleton, Cromford, and surrounding areas. Map and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community assets. Identify gaps in local provision and feed insights back to the practice. Promote social prescribing and health coaching across the practice team. Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to personalised care initiatives. Professional Development & Governance Hold accredited health-coaching training and maintain competence through Social Prescribing Link Worker e-learning. Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and peer learning. Work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection frameworks. Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Hannage Brook.