Invest in your future with our industry-recognised Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your field. For just £1675, you can complete the course in 3 to 6 months, gaining valuable expertise through classroom-based or blended learning. Our flexible delivery model ensures you receive high-quality instruction while balancing your personal and professional commitments. Take the next step in your career with Need 2 Succeed!
Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing
Step into a rewarding career that transforms lives with the SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing. This qualification is nationally recognised and developed in collaboration with industry experts; it equips you with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge needed to thrive in the growing field of social prescribing.
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Course Cost
5 - 7 months
Course Duration
Classroom-Based/Blended
Course Delivery
About the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is aimed primarily at those working within or looking to move to a role where elements of social prescribing are used as part of their work.
This includes areas such as healthcare, local government, and the voluntary and community sectors. The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing enables learners to broaden their skills and knowledge in social health and well-being work and to support individuals to access services in the community that are appropriate to their needs.
Through the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing, learners will develop practical skills in social health and well-being, empowering them to connect individuals with community services that meet their specific needs. You’ll dive into key areas such as delivering community-based solutions, providing holistic support to vulnerable adults, managing caseloads, and measuring outcomes to enhance support mechanisms.
Curriculum
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing qualification covers the following 4 mandatory units:
• Delivering community-based solutions through social prescribing
• Measuring outcomes and improving support mechanisms
• Structures and cultures within communities
• The principles and theory of social prescribing
And the option to take 3 of the following 5 optional units:
• Managing caseloads within a social prescribing environment
• Micro-commissioning for social prescribing
• Developing the practical skills for behaviour change
• Supervision and professional support
• Working with vulnerable adults to provide holistic support
· Motivational interviewing skills
Ready to expand your expertise and make a real impact in your community? The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is your stepping stone to a fulfilling career in social prescribing!
Progression Opportunities
The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is a powerful stepping stone for anyone looking to grow their career in Social Prescribing or enhance their impact in a related role. Whether you’re just starting out or already working within a community or healthcare setting, it builds the specialist knowledge, practical insight, and confidence needed to support people more effectively and holistically.
By focusing on real-world challenges and person-centred approaches, the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing strengthens your ability to connect individuals with the services and support they need—improving outcomes and job satisfaction. It’s also a strong foundation for further study, including advanced qualifications in community health, wellbeing, or care coordination.
Designed to help you stand out in an evolving field, the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing adds depth to your CV, credibility to your practice, and opens the door to new roles, responsibilities, and leadership opportunities in social prescribing and beyond. It’s not just about gaining a certificate, it’s about expanding your potential and future-proofing your career.
Qualification Objective of the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing
The objective of the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to deliver personalised care as part of a social prescribing programme, to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.
The aim of the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is to prepare you for a role in social prescribing and provide those already working in this area with a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of social prescribing.
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Who is this Programme for
The level 3 provides learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively support individuals in connecting with community resources to improve their health and well-being. The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is designed for individuals working in roles like Social Prescribing Link Workers or Community Connectors, and it equips them with a deeper understanding of social prescribing principles and practices.
What your qualifications can lead to
Care Assistant
A Social Prescribing Link Worker
Community Support Worker
Social Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Speech and Language Therapist
Healthcare Administrator
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Health Educator
Palliative Care Nurse
Art/Music Therapist
Care Assistants support individuals with daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and companionship.
Your Learner Journey – How It Works
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Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing Case Study
Priya Nandha – Social Prescribing Link Worker, North London
Profile
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Age: 41
- Setting: GP surgery & community outreach team, Haringey, North London
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Learning pathway: Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing with Need 2 Succeed (completed March 2025)
- Background: Former housing officer; transitioned to community health and wellbeing in 2023
Starting point & challenges
Priya entered the social prescribing space after over a decade in housing services, seeking a more holistic and preventative approach to supporting people. While passionate, she lacked formal training in health-based signposting, patient-centred practice, and managing complex caseloads in a primary care setting.
How Need 2 Succeed helped
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Essential knowledge: The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing provided essential knowledge on social determinants of health, motivational interviewing, and the wider landscape of integrated care systems.
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Practical assignments: Assignments were deeply practical, allowing Priya to reflect on real patient cases and apply models of behaviour change, cultural competence, and asset-based community development.
- Tailored guidance: Tutors with lived experience in the sector offered tailored guidance, particularly around role boundaries and emotional resilience.
Results After Completing the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing
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Confidence and credibility: Priya now liaises directly with GPs and MDTs, presenting clear, structured care plans for patients.
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Expanded toolkit: She introduced a local walking group and a peer-support network for isolated carers, both now embedded in her surgery’s referral offer.
- Recognition and progression: Her practice manager highlighted her in the ICS newsletter as “a model of best practice in cross-sector link work”.
Before the course | After the course |
New to the NHS and link work | Trusted team member shaping care plans |
Unfamiliar with care systems | Confident navigating primary/community interface |
Enthusiastic but informal | Now formally qualified and professionally recognised |
Passion without structure | Practical, evidence-based delivery and innovation |
Personal quote
“This course gave structure to everything I was doing instinctively. Now I don’t just connect people – I empower them to connect with their own communities, purpose and potential.”
Priya is now mentoring a junior colleague and exploring a Level 4 in Community Health and Wellbeing. She’s also been invited to sit on a local PCN working group shaping the future of social prescribing in North Central London.
Why Priya’s Story Matters for the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing
Priya’s journey highlights the real impact of structured professional development through the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing, particularly for those transitioning into emerging roles within social prescribing. With the right training, experience from other sectors becomes a genuine asset rather than a barrier.
This case study shows how Need 2 Succeed, through the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing, supports not just youth workers, but wider community-facing professionals – enabling impact across health, wellbeing, and social justice sectors.