About this role
Job summary
About the Role
This is a dynamic, community-focused position within a centralised model of care. You'll design and deliver monthly themed health initiatives, offer 1:1 support, and lead group sessions aimed at improving wellbeing among groups such as older adults or frequent attenders.
Your work will directly address social determinants of health connecting people to non-clinical support and empowering them to thrive.
You will work in partnership with the 7 GP practices and other care providers that are based in the central and north Derbyshire Dales from Matlock in the centre up to and including Hope village on the South Yorkshire Border .
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly, data-informed health and wellbeing campaigns
Facilitate group sessions to support community resilience
Manage a caseload with autonomy and purpose
Work closely with GPs, voluntary sector partners, and local services
Contribute to weekend community events and outreach
Use clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne) to track impact and outcomes
Engage in peer support, supervision, and continued professional development
Main duties of the job
What Were Looking For
Essential:
Experience in community, health, or social care roles
Confident in managing your own caseload and working independently
Skilled in group facilitation and engaging hard-to-reach populations
Strong communication and digital literacy
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Full drivers licence and access to your own vehicle .(Mileage will be paid).
Desirable:
Training in coaching, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care
Knowledge of PCNs and Integrated Care Systems
Experience supporting at-risk or underserved groups
About us Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking team redefining how care is delivered in the community. We offer:
Clinical supervision and professional support
A collaborative, inclusive culture
Flexible working and a real chance to make an impact
Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary
Derbyshire Dales PCN is seeking a proactive, community-minded Social Prescriber to deliver targeted, data-driven support as part of our innovative centralised model of care. Based around monthly themed initiatives, youll work independently and collaboratively to reduce health inequalities by connecting patients to non-clinical support across our communities.
This role involves both 1:1 work and facilitation of tailored group sessions for specific cohorts such as isolated older adults, frequent attenders, or those at risk of escalation. Occasional weekend work will be expected to support community outreach and group activities.
Key Responsibilities- Thematic Interventions: Lead proactive, population-based initiatives based on monthly priorities, informed by population health data and practice insights.
- Group Facilitation: Develop and deliver structured group sessions focused on improving wellbeing and resilience among identified patient cohorts.
- Caseload Management: Work independently to assess, support, and monitor patients referred through PHM tools, practice teams, or direct outreach.
- Collaborative Working: Build strong links with local GPs, community services, and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen referral pathways and support.
- Weekend Outreach: Participate in weekend community events, engagement initiatives, or group activities as required.
- Data Use and Recording: Use clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne) and PHM tools to record activity, track outcomes, and support service evaluation.
- Supervision and Support: Engage in monthly clinical supervision and peer learning opportunities, sharing best practices with local and regional networks.
Professional Development RequirementsTo ensure high standards of delivery and professional growth, the successful applicant:
- Has completed the NHS England online learning programme via the Personalised Care Institute website.
- Attends peer support networks organised at place or system level by the regional Integrated Care System (ICS).
- Is enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from appropriate training to achieve a Level 3 occupational standard (as outlined in the Workforce Development Framework for Social Prescribing Link Workers) if not already holding a Level 3 qualification.
- For those who already hold a Level 3 qualification, further training is recommended but not mandatory.
Person Specification
Person Specification Essential
Person Specification Essential: - Experience in community-facing, health, or social care roles - Proven ability to work independently and manage a caseload - Experience facilitating or coordinating group sessions or wellbeing initiatives - Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills - Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries - Digital literacy and familiarity with clinical or data systems Desirable: - Training in motivational interviewing, coaching, or trauma-informed care - Familiarity with social prescribing within PCNs or ICS structures - Experience working with at-risk or underserved populations
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 Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network
Address Darley Dale Medical Centre
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ddpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)