Live Well Wakefield Social Prescribing Link Worker

If you’re looking for a rewarding role helping local people to improve their health and wellbeing, as part of a supportive and award-winning team, then you’re in luck!

We’re hiring a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join the Live Well Wakefield team, 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 a dynamic, compassionate, and motivated individual to join and work within Wakefield District Primary Care Networks.

Secondment opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals interested in joining us directly, as well as colleagues who may wish to undertake the role on a secondment basis – gaining insight into the primary care sector and creating contacts to take back to organisations as we move towards neighbourhood health models.

We recognise the value of sharing skills, knowledge and experience across the VCSE sector, and are keen to support opportunities that benefit both individuals and their organisations. If you are interested in a secondment, we are happy to work with your employer to explore and agree an arrangement that works for everyone. Contact Natalie Jones, Head of Operations, to discuss: natalie.jones@nova-wd.org.uk

About the role

As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within Primary Care, you’ll work with Wakefield’s communities, connecting people to local 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

What are we looking for in our Link Worker?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with/within Primary Care
• Has experiencein supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing, including those with complex needs, or from diverse communities
• Is confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
• Is a good listener with strong communication and organisational skills
• Is committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
• Has a strong understanding of health inequalities and social determinants of health
• Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

What do we offer?

“I love my job and am inspired by the people I work with to continually do my best” - from our 2026 staff survey

• 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 Teaching NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and 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.

This role is fixed term until 31 March 2027.

How to apply

If you’re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note these post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.

To apply, complete the online application form.

Closes: 5pm on Sunday 20 September 2026
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District on 29 September 2026