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We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to help explore how libraries can champion creative health and support the NHS’ integrated care agenda.
At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. As a Social Prescribing Hub Project Officer, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and shape the future of Suffolk. We're looking for an enthusiastic person to help demonstrate how libraries can support the NHS' integrated care agenda. Based mainly at Brandon Library, you'll coordinate the development of a Social Prescribing Hub, working closely with the local Primary Care Network and a range of partners. You'll build strong relationships with social prescribers, library staff, and local stakeholders, helping to raise the profile of health, wellbeing, and cultural activities. You'll support and train library staff, organise meetings, and help deliver creative and sustainable project activities. You'll also contribute to communications, monitor finances, and support project evaluation. The role will contribute to the delivery of the Creative Health programme and wellbeing service within Suffolk Community Libraries, working as part of our Cultural Programmes team. If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. The role will be primarily based in West Suffolk, within Brandon library, as well as surrounding libraries. It will involve working with key partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality wellbeing services to local communities. Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week - flexible working options available Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
You will need: - Level 3 qualifications (with Level 2 English and Maths) or equivalent relevant experience. - A track record of coordinating projects in community settings. - Be confident working with people from all backgrounds. - Value and understand the positive impact of creative health and social prescribing. - Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply! Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Day to day tasks may include: - Co-ordinating regular Social Prescriber (SP) presence in libraries, ensuring consistent collaboration & visibility within library spaces. - Training library staff to guide users in accessing self-referral pathways to Social Prescribers. - Establishing a Social Prescribing Forum to bring together key stakeholders, encourage knowledge exchange, & support best practice. - Supporting the use of the libraries website as the main events platform for identifying local activities, integrating this with Social Prescribing software. - Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop a package of activities informed by coproduction sessions, including dedicated Green Social Prescribing and Creative Health offerings tailored to community needs. Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing it's not intended to be exhaustive, and you will have personal objectives that will be discussed and agreed with you on an ongoing basis.
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If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at [email protected] or 03456 014412.
Closing date:  11.30pm, 31 March 2026.
Interview date: 9 April 2026