We are recruiting for a compassionate and committed Caseworker. The role of the Caseworker includes providing advice, advocacy, support, working directly with local authorities and statutory organisations, and signposting survivors and their families to relevant partner organisations.
The postholder’s main duties will be delivering the Better Together project, which provides early intervention and support to survivors of ABI through the collaborations at partnering hospitals, including the Royal London Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, and Homerton Hospital. The role will also involve one to one casework appointments and contributing to the delivery of the wider casework service; providing advice, advocacy, support, working directly with local authorities and statutory organisations, and signposting survivors and their families to relevant partner organisations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- - Undertake responsibility of our Better Together project over multiple sites, including visits to each partnering hospitals on a weekly basis to support early intervention by providing information, emotional support and assistance to the survivors of ABI and their families.
- - Support survivors of ABI, their families and carers through Casework projects, advocacy and guidance to include things like accessing the right benefits, housing issues or gaining the right care moving forward.
- - Make appropriate referrals to Headway London services, and other relevant professionals/ services.
- - Contribute to events for professionals engaged in working with people with lived experience of brain injury, highlighting the needs of our members and the work we do.
- - Maintain confidentiality, factual and accurate notes on all contacts with members, families and all other agencies involved in their support, ensuring database is updated regularly and efficiently.
- - Support the Senior Caseworker in providing a safe and welcoming space for members, patients and families to seek support and guidance whilst liaising with clinical staff to ensure a holistic approach to their care and support.
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Caseworker employer: Headway East London
Headway London is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. As a Neuro-Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with acquired brain injuries while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and access to ongoing training and development. Located in a vibrant community, Headway London fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an ideal place for those passionate about rehabilitation and independence.
