Community Link Worker (Social Prescribing) at Cygnus Support
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £25,992 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Project Support
Community Link Worker (Social Prescribing)
Up to full time 35 hrs per week (part time and job share considered) Fixed-term.
£25,992 pa.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our existing team of Community Link Social Prescribers, to help make a difference to patients’ well-being across the Wansbeck Primary Care Network. This is a ‘social prescribing’ role and is part of the innovative and evolving dynamic approach in delivering health and social care to patients in the region.
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate person to work with patients to empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing. Our Community Link Workers give time to support patients to focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical, emotional, and social support.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and develop effective relationships with service providers, patients and colleagues in Cygnus Support and GP Practices in the Wansbeck Primary Care Network.
For more information about this role please ring Jane Mcgee on 07311797935 or email janemcgee@cygnussupport.com
For an application pack please email: admin@cygnussupport.com
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
Closing date for applications: by 5pm on Monday 26th May.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 9th June 2025 (Only those shortlisted will be contacted).