We are looking to recruit a passionate, compassionate, and highly motivated Social Prescriber to join our Proactive Social Prescribing (PSP) Respiratory Project, supporting individuals living with COPD to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare and improve their quality of life.
Since launching in 2024, this project has delivered positive outcomes, including reduced hospital admissions and improved wellbeing for patients. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful, growing initiative and make a meaningful difference every day.
The role focuses on providing holistic, person-centred support, addressing wider determinants of health such as housing, financial wellbeing, social isolation, and access to services. You will proactively engage individuals, build strong relationships, and empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing.
This role requires excellent relationship-building, organisational, and partnership-working skills. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively across health and community systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), alongside healthcare professionals and community partners
• Lead on case management, safeguarding, and complex care coordination
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with VCSE organisations, local authorities, and community services
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and outcome measurement
• Support system-wide work to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services
• Provide one-to-one holistic support to individuals enrolled onto the project
• Create personalised, person-centred care and support plans
• Identify gaps in provision and work with partner organisations to bridge those gaps
About You:
• Experience in social prescribing, community development, or complex needs services
• Strong understanding of the VCSE sector and community-based support systems
• Experience of working with people facing multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, long-term conditions, social isolation, homelessness, substance misuse)
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and partnership-working skills
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and person-centred practice
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Fixed Term: 12-month fixed term contract
Location: York | Organisation: York CVS
Salary: £29,768.96 | Job type: Full time | Hours: 37
Benefits:
· You will work within a supportive, community‑focused VCSE environment
· Great job satisfaction. See the real, meaningful impact of your work every day
· Staff benefits include flexible working arrangements, 30 days annual leave, and access to private healthcare
Closing date: 03-05-2026
How to apply:
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Abbie or Gemma on [email protected].
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Social Prescribing