Counselling Social Prescribing Link Worker
Salary £33,202 a year – full time, permanent post
We are looking for a Counselling Social Prescriber to support patients referred by GPs and other health professionals to address emotional, social, and psychological factors impacting their wellbeing. Working alongside health and voluntary sector partners, the role helps people build resilience and connect with appropriate non-clinical and therapeutic support such as low-level talking therapies, community-based wellbeing activities, peer support, or alternative counselling services.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in counselling, psychology, or therapeutic practice who is passionate about enabling people to make positive changes in their lives through a holistic, person-centred approach.
Closing date is 4 June 2026.
For more information and to apply, see NHS jobs.
we are recruiting for nurses, phlebotomists, GPs, health care assistants and admin staff
The NGPS Flexible Workforce Hub (Flexipool) provides staff to all 28 GP practices across Newcastle, as well as our Extended Access and Asylum Seeker Support Service. We are recruiting for new staff to join our team including nurses, phlebotomists, GPs, health care assistants and admin/reception staff.we are recruiting for nurses, phlebotomists, GPs, health care assistants and admin staff. Please note: we only recruit staff with previous general practice experience.
Flexipool offers practices access to fully trained, skilled and experienced clinical and non-clinical staff, capable of working in a number of roles. Practices can request staff to cover planned leave, existing vacancies and short-notice unplanned absence.
To join the Flexipool team, you’ll need to complete an Expression of Interest form, and tell us a bit more about your skills and experience.
For more information, full job descriptions and how to apply please go to our Flexipool Recruitment page.
We are also recruiting for volunteers for general practice – find out more about volunteering opportunities.