Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 09:00

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £25,425 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

J O B   V A C A N C Y

Community Integrated Team (CIT) Social Prescriber

Permanent Contract

35 hours per week, £25,425.40 per annum

The purpose of the CIT Social Prescribing Service is to put older people in personal control of their health & wellbeing and provide them with integrated care and support in their local community, focusing on prevention of ill health and the promotion of wellbeing.

The CIT Social Prescribing Service aims to enable older people to have improved health outcomes and independence whilst reducing the burden on NHS services in Sunderland through the reduction in need for GP visits, out of hours contacts, and emergency admissions/readmissions.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of the CIT Social Prescribing Service Programme across the City of Sunderland. A good standard of education is required at NVQ level 3 level preferably in Health & Social Care.

The post holder must drive and have access to their own vehicle for work.

This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosures

To request an application pack you can email enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk or download one directly from our website www.ageuksunderland.org.uk. Alternatively send a large SAE for 93p to Age UK Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Rd, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ. Tel: 0191 5141131. CV’s are not accepted for this role.

Closing date: Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Friday 8th May 2026