Brain Injury Case Manager

*Associate role working on a self-employed basis**No sponsorship opportunities*

Our client is seeking an experienced Brain Injury Case Manager to join their team working as an Associate. The ideal candidate will possess a strong qualified background in either Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology, with a focus on supporting clients with brain injuries and co-occurring challenges.

Offering a range of day-to-day case management services but also specialising in providing tailored assistance to individuals struggling with behavioural issues, and often other challenges including substance misuse issues, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation.

This role requires a compassionate and proactive individual who can effectively advocate for clients and facilitate their journey following a personal injury or clinical negligence incident.

The position offers home working only with regular community visits to see clients.

What we need from you:

• You will need to hold a relevant degree in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or another related field
• Be registered with appropriate governing bodies such as IRCM when in place and or Social Work England, HCPC, NMWC
• Have proven experience in case management, particularly with children and adults, with disability, brain injury and substance misuse populations
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and experience working with vulnerable populations
• Have excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Private home office space will also be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 4 in Safeguarding or can demonstrate relevant experience
• Additional qualifications in supporting clients with trauma, challenging behaviours, and history of substance misuse

What the role involves:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients needs, strengths, and challenges related to brain injuries and substance misuse
• You will develop and implement personalised case management plans in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients and their families, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and services
• Provide regular Case Management reports that are a factual summary of clients' needs and can evidence SMART goals
• Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting case management plans as needed to reflect changing needs or circumstances
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documenting all interactions and interventions
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, social services, and community organisations to coordinate care and services
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs within healthcare and legal systems
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures, recognising and responding to signs of potential abuse or neglect.

**You are expected to keep your own training up to date and will need the appropriate Associate Insurances Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and a DBS in place**.

Benefits:

• Competitive associate hourly rate of up to £65 per hour (depending on experience)
• Experienced Clinical Director to support you with your case management development, with a particular interest in disability / ABI and safeguarding
• Case Management Recording System (Qunote)
• Work-from-home

Please apply now!