Social Prescribing Manager

Job Introduction

Social Prescribing Manager

Salary: £39,539 - £41,772 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location: Walsall, West Midlands (minimum 4 days in the office/community depending on business needs)

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 26 April 2026

Interview Dates: 8 or 11 May 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Social Prescribing Manager to lead impactful services and deliver successful programmes that support vulnerable customers to improve their wellbeing, sustain their tenancies and achieve better life outcomes.

This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to lead change, shape services and drive meaningful outcomes across our communities. We’re looking for someone with knowledge, lived experience and practical expertise in empowering individuals to lead healthier lives, managing caseloads, managing and overseeing projects and supporting team development and service improvement. To be successful in this role we are looking for demonstrable experience and commitment to social justice and a passion for improving outcomes for social housing customers. 

In addition to managing whg’s Social Prescribing programme, this role will also lead and manage:-

1. whg’s ACE in Asthma Programme – see link for details whg Ace in Asthma Programme 
2. whg’s Young Persons Accommodation programme which delivers an intensive housing management service – see link for details Walsall housing scheme to help young people is extended | whg.uk.com

At whg, social justice means being the best we can be, so our customers can be the best they can be, and this role is central to delivering that ambition. Please refer to whg’s social justice strategy at whg Social Justice Strategy 2025-2030

Main job responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver a high-quality, person-centred service across each programme
• Oversee programme delivery and ensure strong performance against targets
• Embed the Wellbeing Outcomes framework to evidence impact and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure effective case management processes are in place and consistently applied
• Build strong working relationships across whg to increase referrals and service visibility
• Develop partnerships with external organisations including health, social care and community services
• Use data and insights to target support to those most in need
• Oversee reporting, ensuring clear evidence of outcomes and performance
• Manage programme budgets in line with financial procedures
• Lead on safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working

We're looking for someone who has:

• A relevant qualification or significant experience (including lived experience) of the impacts of health inequalities driven by the wider/social determinants of health
• Experience of leading and motivating a team to achieve individual targets and KPIs. 
• Experience and good operational knowledge of Social Prescribing, health assessment and wellbeing outcome frameworks, tools and techniques. 
• Experience of working with social housing customers and other vulnerable groups and the proven ability to intervene and to build activities and programmes to improve their long-term outcomes and overall life chances.
• Experience of working with disadvantaged groups including social housing customers, young people leaving care, homeless people, people with long term health conditions, people on a low income.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating health and social inclusion focussed projects/programmes
• Experience of partnership work with a focus upon working with the community and voluntary and statutory organisations in order to increase access and take-up of services.
• Experience of managing externally grant funded programmes and reporting performance in line with the funder’s requirements. 
• Experience of managing budgets in line with financial regulations.
• Experience of safeguarding and health & safety risk assessments  
• A demonstrable commitment to social justice and a passion for improving outcomes for social housing customers. 

Note: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role 

What’s in it for you?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.  

We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and are able to work in agile ways which support them.  

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website www.whg.uk.com and read Our 2030 Plan and Social Justice Strategy whg Social Justice Strategy 2025-2030

whg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers and communities. Please note that for some roles, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of our pre-employment screening process.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external applicants