We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector.
The Action Together team is vital in achieving the charity's purpose - to maximise opportunities to create positive social change; promote social justice and harness social benefit; and to strengthen the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.
We're looking for people who share our values to join our team
Social Prescribing Link Worker
The role
This role will join our established social Prescribing team to empower people living in Oldham to take an active role in improving their own health and wellbeing. By working alongside individuals, Primary Care teams, and community organisations, the postholder will co‑produce personalised wellbeing action plans, strengthen community connections, and ensure people can access the right non‑clinical support at the right time. As a key member of the Oldham Social Prescribing Service, the postholder will manage a caseload of clients, contribute to MDT discussions, identify those who would benefit from social prescribing, and support the development of targeted approaches for priority groups.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will be someone who recognises that many of the barriers to wellbeing can be addressed through strong community connections, and who has the passion and skills to help people access the support around them. You will be a confident collaborator who can build effective relationships across agencies, work independently, and manage a busy caseload. With experience in strengths‑based work, community‑based or remote support, and partnership working, you will bring a solid understanding of the health and social care landscape and the role of social prescribing within it.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
More information on DBS checks and our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Work with us page.
Support for applicants
We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.
Application Instructions
To apply for this role please download all of the documents in the "Recruitment pack" section above and submit your completed application form to humanresources@actiontogether.org.uk by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.Postal applications can also be considered and these should be sent to:
HR Team
Action Together
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ