NHS
PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker- Children and Young Persons
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Job Description
- Req#: A0721-26-0001?language=en&page=657&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Signpost young people and their families to appropriate community-based services.
- Meet young people on a one-to-one basis and give them time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity, and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be able to work flexibly in-hours and out of hours.
- Support the Primary Care Network in reducing inequalities by proactively seeking engagement from Children and Young People who may require early intervention and support.
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support to children and young people
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities
- Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with children and young people
- Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
- Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups).
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualifications, or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing, or equivalent experience
- Experience of working with a range of professionals including senior clinicians
- Experience of working with children and young people, childrens health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting children and young people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Experience of Systmone
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes
- Operates at all times in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support to children and young people
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities
- Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with children and young people
- Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
- Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups).
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualifications, or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing, or equivalent experience
- Experience of working with a range of professionals including senior clinicians
- Experience of working with children and young people, childrens health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting children and young people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of working within a primary care setting
- Experience of Systmone
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes
- Operates at all times in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Job summary
Bradford City 5 PCN are seeking 2 compassionate and proactive Children and Young Persons Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) to join our well established team consisting of Social Prescribing Link Workers (Adults), Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Mental Health Practitioner. This role is central to supporting children, young people and their families/Carers empowering them by connecting them with non-medical community support.
You will help individuals improve their health and wellbeing by addressing wider social determinants and enabling them to focus on what matters to them.
This is a person-centred role, working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be socially isolated, living with long-term conditions, or facing complex social challenges.
This is a full-time, practice-based role, but applications from those wishing to work part time will be considered.
While this role is fixed term (12 months) any potential for extension will be subject to availability of further funding
Main duties of the job
The role is primarily to work with children and young people aged up to 19 years (up to 24 years old for users with Learning Difficulties) but may also involve work with their parents/carers. You will work closely with the GP practices, schools and colleges (if required) and a variety of established services to provide a range of support for children, young people and their families and deliver the appropriate level of support at the right time.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical link worker who gives time, focuses on what matters to me and takes a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
You will:
About us
Bradford City 5 PCN is a partnership of 8 GP practices within the Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Undercliffe area. It consists of approx 43,000 patients.
You will be part of a team of existing Social Prescribing Link Workers (Adults), Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Mental Health Practitioner.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to NHS pension
Employee Assistance Programme
NHS discount
Details
Date posted
18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0721-26-0001
Job locations
Barkerend Health Centre
Barkerend Rd
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 8QH
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Job responsibilities
The role is primarily to work with children and young people aged up to 19 years (up to 24 years old for users with Learning Difficulties) but may also involve work with their parents/carers.
You will work closely with the GP practices, schools and colleges (if required) and a variety of established services to provide a range of support for children, young people and their families and deliver the appropriate level of support at the right time.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical link worker who gives time, focuses on what matters to me and takes a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
Link workers support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.
Social prescribing can help to strengthen personal and community resilience and reduces health inequalities. It addresses the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing, and physical inactivity, by increasing peoples active involvement with their local communities.
Provide personalised support to children and young people aged up to 19 years (up to 24 years old for users with Learning Difficulties) to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Accept referrals from a wide range of agencies including GP practices within primary care networks.
Signpost young people and their families to appropriate community-based services.
Meet young people on a one-to-one basis and give them time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity, and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing, connecting, and supporting young people to community groups and statutory services.
Help young people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
Form links with local Schools and other community enterprises.
Provide earlier intervention whilst waiting or avoiding the need to wait for triage from other services.
Work closely and communicate with other agency partners such as schools, Community Development Workers, Local Area Coordinators, Targeted Youth Service and Family Support Teams when necessary to ensure the local system is working in a joined-up way to provide the young person(s) with holistic care.
Where necessary, physically introduce people to community groups, activities, and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
Work sensitively with young people to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
Manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and support required by individuals on the caseload.
Work closely with safeguarding leads to ensure any issues and concerns are escalated and dealt with quickly and effectively.
Refer young people back to other health professionals/agencies, when their needs are beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g., when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
Attend regular MDT meetings (multi-disciplinary team).
Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
Be able to work flexibly in-hours and out of hours.
Support the Primary Care Network in reducing inequalities by proactively seeking engagement from Children and Young People who may require early intervention and support.
Record interactions and outcomes using relevant NHS clinical/IT systems (e.g. EMIS, Joy)
Provide regular feedback to referring teams and support service monitoring and evaluation.
Develop youth-friendly approaches tailored to the developmental, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, youth workers, and childrens services.
Champion the voice of young people, ensuring support is shaped by their priorities and goals.
Promote the service within schools, youth organisations, and through community events.
Adhere to safeguarding procedures for children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Job responsibilities
The role is primarily to work with children and young people aged up to 19 years (up to 24 years old for users with Learning Difficulties) but may also involve work with their parents/carers.
You will work closely with the GP practices, schools and colleges (if required) and a variety of established services to provide a range of support for children, young people and their families and deliver the appropriate level of support at the right time.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical link worker who gives time, focuses on what matters to me and takes a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
Link workers support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.
Social prescribing can help to strengthen personal and community resilience and reduces health inequalities. It addresses the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing, and physical inactivity, by increasing peoples active involvement with their local communities.
Provide personalised support to children and young people aged up to 19 years (up to 24 years old for users with Learning Difficulties) to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Accept referrals from a wide range of agencies including GP practices within primary care networks.
Signpost young people and their families to appropriate community-based services.
Meet young people on a one-to-one basis and give them time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity, and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing, connecting, and supporting young people to community groups and statutory services.
Help young people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
Form links with local Schools and other community enterprises.
Provide earlier intervention whilst waiting or avoiding the need to wait for triage from other services.
Work closely and communicate with other agency partners such as schools, Community Development Workers, Local Area Coordinators, Targeted Youth Service and Family Support Teams when necessary to ensure the local system is working in a joined-up way to provide the young person(s) with holistic care.
Where necessary, physically introduce people to community groups, activities, and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
Work sensitively with young people to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
Manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and support required by individuals on the caseload.
Work closely with safeguarding leads to ensure any issues and concerns are escalated and dealt with quickly and effectively.
Refer young people back to other health professionals/agencies, when their needs are beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g., when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
Attend regular MDT meetings (multi-disciplinary team).
Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
Be able to work flexibly in-hours and out of hours.
Support the Primary Care Network in reducing inequalities by proactively seeking engagement from Children and Young People who may require early intervention and support.
Record interactions and outcomes using relevant NHS clinical/IT systems (e.g. EMIS, Joy)
Provide regular feedback to referring teams and support service monitoring and evaluation.
Develop youth-friendly approaches tailored to the developmental, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, youth workers, and childrens services.
Champion the voice of young people, ensuring support is shaped by their priorities and goals.
Promote the service within schools, youth organisations, and through community events.
Adhere to safeguarding procedures for children, young people, and vulnerable adults
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Bradford Moor Practice
Address
Barkerend Health Centre
Barkerend Rd
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 8QH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Bradford Moor Practice
Address
Barkerend Health Centre
Barkerend Rd
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 8QH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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