Case Manager - Disability Support Team

Job summary

2 x Part Time Posts - 22.5 Hours Per Week

A rare and exciting opportunity exists for Case Managers to join the Disability Support Team at Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS).

You'll work within a small, specialised team supporting working-age adults with complex physical and neurological needs including acquired brain injury (ABI), MS, Parkinson's, and progressive conditions helping them achieve greater independence through holistic, personalised rehabilitation

In this role, you will manage your own caseload, conduct in-depth, holistic assessments, design and implement client-centred care plans, and continuously evaluate outcomes. You'll collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary services including community stroke, neuro, speech & language and dietetics team as well as liaise with social care networks to ensure seamless, community-based support.

We stronglyencourage informal visits,please docome along to meet our dedicated team, explore the service, ask questions, and get a true sense of the role and environment.

Please be aware that thisadvert may close earlyif we receive a high volume of applications, so early interest is recommended. We also invite you towatch our video, 'Dudley Rehab Service', to meet the team, understand the role in action, and hear first hand about the impact we deliver.Dudley Rehab Service on Vimeo

Main duties of the job

You will be an independent practitioner managing a caseload of clients of working age, with long term complex needs including ABI, carrying out holistic assessments, interventions and evaluating outcomes, in order to support them to live as independently as possible in the community.

The DST team works closely with the specialist neuro and stroke multidisciplinary teams in DRS, to plan, co-ordinate, manage and review the care of the individual with duties including assessment, advice, sign posting and info to empower self-management. Typically areas of involvement focus around Employment, Finance/Benefits relating to Disability, Independent Living, Housing, Travel and Driving, Cognitive/Emotional Support, Specialist Equipment, Relationships/Disabled Parent Support etc. This role involves working as a lone practitioner within people's own homes and clinic settings as well as office / home-based work.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)