We Are Hiring: Social Prescriber

Job Title

Social Prescribing Link Worker

Location

Milford & District Resource Centre

Hours

21 hours per week (flexible working patterns may be considered)

Contract

One-year fixed term

Responsible to:

Manager of Milford & District Resource Centre

Job Purpose

The Social Prescriber will work with individuals to support their health and wellbeing by helping them identify their needs, strengths, and goals, and by connecting them with appropriate community-based services and activities. This is a non-clinical, community-based role. The role focuses on addressing non-medical factors that affect wellbeing, such as loneliness, mental health, financial concerns, isolation, and lifestyle issues.

Based at Milford & District Resource Centre, the Social Prescriber will act as a key link between individuals, community organisations, statutory services, and voluntary sector partners across the Milford area.

This post is funded by the HSE.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support

• Work one-to-one with individuals referred from health professionals, community organisations, or via self-referral
• Use a person-centred approach to understand individuals’ needs, priorities, and aspirations
• Co-produce personalised wellbeing plans with clients, empowering them to take an active role in improving their quality of life
• Provide ongoing support, motivation, and follow-up to help individuals engage with services and activities

Community Connection

• Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate local services, groups, and activities (e.g. mental health support, social groups, physical activity, welfare advice, volunteering opportunities)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local voluntary, community, and statutory organisations
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local services and community resources in the Milford, Fanad and Rosguill areas

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
• Support individuals with complex needs while maintaining professional boundaries
• Escalate concerns appropriately and work collaboratively with other professionals when required

Administration and Monitoring

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client contacts and outcomes
• Collect data to support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements
• Contribute to service development through feedback, learning, and sharing best practice

Team and Centre Contribution

• Work collaboratively with Milford & District Resource Centre staff and volunteers, as well as other Social Prescribers in County Donegal
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and relevant training, as well as local health network meetings
• Promote the role and benefits of social prescribing within the community

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with individuals in a support, advice, health, or community-based role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of health inequalities and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively
• Good IT and record-keeping skills
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries
• Full drivers license and access to own car

Desirable

• Experience in social prescribing, community development, or wellbeing support
• Knowledge of local services in the Milford-Fanad-Rosguill area
• Relevant qualification or training in health, social care, community work, or a related field
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Additional Information

• This role may require occasional flexible working to meet client needs
• Garda vetting will be necessary
• Ongoing training and supervision will be provided

Remuneration

€31,635.24 per annum for 21 hours per week

Travel and phone expenses covered

20 days annual leave pro rata

Application Process

Please send a CV and cover letter, outlining how you meet the criteria, to Declan Meehan, Manager of Milford & District Resource Centre on declan@mdrc.ie by the deadline of 5pm on Thursday, 26^th February 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to interview on Thursday, 5^th March 2026.