The purpose of the social prescribing link worker (SPLW) workforce development framework is to:
- Provide clear and consistent standards for SPLW practice, including their knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Provide guidance on the support, supervision, and learning and development offer required from employers to support SPLWs
- Promote the development of a strong and capable workforce of SPLWs and their future development
- Support improved quality and consistency of social prescribing and reduced variation in outcome and access standards.
- Demonstrate the benefits of SPLWs working as part of a multidisciplinary team.