Live Well Wakefield Social Prescriber - Healthy Working Life

Are you passionate about empowering people to live happier, healthier lives? Want to be part of a multi award-winning service that’s making real change? This is your chance.

We’re hiring a Social Prescriber to join the Live Well Wakefield team, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence. This role is part of our Healthy Working Life work focused on supporting individuals to remain well at work.

Secondment opportunity

We are keen to support collaboration and welcome applications from people who may wish to undertake this role on a secondment basis, increasing understanding of the district’s largest social prescribing programme. You would also be gaining an opportunity to better understand how to create links between Live Well Wakefield and your own organisation.

We are happy to have conversations with VCSE organisations about secondment arrangements that provide opportunities forstaff development, while bringing valuable experience and expertise into the Live Well Wakefield Team. Contact Natalie Jones, Head of Operations, to discuss: natalie.jones@nova-wd.org.uk

About the role

As a Social Prescriber, you’ll provide information, advice and support for non-medical needs to improve wellbeing and support employment goals. You’ll:

• Work with people one-to-one to set health and wellbeing goals and address social barriers that may be impacting on their wellbeing and employment
• Work collaboratively with local VCSE organisations, health and social care, primary care, and local employers as part of multi-disciplinary teams
• Embed social prescribing within new opportunities and promote the service

What are we looking for in our Social Prescriber?

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Has experience in supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and employment, including those with complex needs or from diverse communities
• Is a great listeners, relationship builders, and natural motivators
• Is confident working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
• Is committed to equality, inclusion, and making support accessible to all
• Has a strong understanding of employment issues and how these relate to health inequalities
• Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills
• Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

What do we offer?

“I love my job and am inspired by the people I work with to continually do my best” - from our 2026 staff survey

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Access to Occupational Health
• Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
• A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews

Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.

This role is fixed term until 30 June 2027.

How to apply

If you’re ready to support us in achieving our goal of creating healthier, more connected communities across Wakefield District, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note these post requires an Enhanced DBS Check to be carried out.

To apply, complete the online application form.

Closes: 5pm on Sunday 20 September 2026
Interviews: will take place in person in Wakefield District on 29 September 2026