Social Prescribing Link Worker

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum

Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London Borough of Richmond

Ruils is run by, and for, disabled people. We exist to remove the barriers that prevent disabled people from living independent lives and our vision is a society where all individuals have the choice and control.

We are working with our local Primary Care Networks to deliver Social Prescribing in Richmond. Social Prescribing is part of the NHS Long-Term Plan and enables GPs and other health care professionals to refer patients to a Link Worker who can work with the individual to connect them with services and activities in their local community.

The role aims to empower people to take control of their lives. It involves working with people who may be experiencing a number of issues, so you will need outstanding listening and communication skills, empathy and enthusiasm. You will need excellent organisational skills, be adept at seeking out information for relevant community services and have a tenacity to help people achieve sustainable improvements in their wellbeing.

What you may be doing now:

• You could be a Social Prescriber in another area
• You could be working in the NHS in a coordinating or service providing role
• You could be working in social services or the caring sector
• You could be working in education
• Or you could be doing something else that is relevant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients and incoming referrals, providing appointments through various methods to meet client needs
• Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis to assess their needs, create personalised action plans and locate support within the community
• Engage with community organisations and specialist services that provide support to ease the pathway for your clients
• Build and maintain relationships with Primary Care Networks, GPs, health care professionals and services across the borough

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• A cycle to work scheme
• An employee assistance programme (EAP)

To apply:

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter to our HR consultant Viv Sage at viv@bettertalent.co.uk

Closing date: 22^nd September 2025, with interviews taking place on week commencing 8^th October 2025