VACANCY: HOSPITAL BRAIN INJURY LINK WORKER
Salary between £22,458.80 -23,8056.00pa (pro-rata based on 35hrs per week)
Actual salary £10,266.88 -10,882.56pa for 16hrs per week, dependent on experience.
Worked flexibly and may include some evenings / weekends according to service need.
Date posted: 25/10/24
Closing date: 01/11/24
Hospital Brain Injury Link Worker’s work with Hospitals and other Brain Injury organisations to develop visiting / clinic opportunities on the appropriate hospital wards within the geographic area of Birmingham and Solihull. They will support, signpost brain injured clients and their carers / families to the appropriate services to meet their needs.
Hospital BI Link worker -To ensure that brain injured people, and their families have information, advice and support at the earliest stages. To support & signpost families/brain injured people to the relevant Headway Groups and Legal firms, providing a smooth and easy pathway into the support they need at the hospital stage and beyond.
We require a reliable, trustworthy, self- assured and self-motivated individual who has a good appreciation of the local framework of Health & Social Services provision, with experience of dealing with people in traumatic and emotional situations and an understanding of the consequences of brain injury.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Provide emotional support as well as advice and guidance for brain injured people and their families / carers.
- Ensure all handwritten reports are accurate, and in clear, legible handwriting.
- Ensure that the post holder maintains a current ‘honorary contract’ for the QE Hospital and builds/maintains links with the lead clinician/OTs and others in the team, on behalf of all the Headways.
- Build relationships in order to work in conjunction with other Navigators (e.g. Multi trauma wards) in the hospital.
- Signpost to the Panel and give out details of other local firms. Set up and support families at meetings with solicitors where they wish so.
- Produce reports, case studies and outcomes that are well written and by the required deadlines.
- Work closely with Headway Birmingham & Solihull Case Workers.
- Visit Brain Injured people and their carers/family members in hospital at the Queen Elizabeth trauma wards in Birmingham.
- Develop relationships and networks to reach as many people at the early stages of BI/caring as possible
- Apply for Headway UK emergency grants, direct and signpost families for the areas they require support including liaising with hospital professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Head Sister/Nurse etc. .
- Set up regular ward visits and meets with OTs, get lists etc. Ensure that all referral details are collated/sorted/monitored and passed on to the relevant Outreach Workers of each Headway.
- Have use of own vehicle, full driving licence and business insurance is a prerequisite of this role.
- Produce all required personal monitoring items accurately and on time. i.e., end of month, expenses, outputs and timesheets
The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure expenses will be met by Headway Birmingham & Solihull.
Why join us:
Annual leave– 33 days each year (pro-rata) (including 8 bank holidays)
DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and update service check
Company Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Available via our in-house trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ and/or Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
Confidential Counselling Service
Free parking at our 3 centre’s (Moseley, Rubery and Sutton Coldfield)
Induction - Comprehensive induction and on-going training to include the Care Certificate to assist with your development in the role of Lifestyle Support Worker.
Brain Injury Certificates – Level 1 & 2 - Free specialist training in brain injury
Professional Development – We can support you to obtain a range of qualifications according to roles and support further development
Staff Referral Scheme – Receive a voucher for referring someone into a vacant role, if they are successful and start in role
GEM Awards – All of our employees are stars in our eyes and each year colleagues make nominations for our special awards.
Social events, fundraising and team building – We value all our employees and try to bring people together socially
Discounts – Available at High street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car via the Blue Light Card Scheme that we will purchase for you.
Vouchers and additional leave days awarded for long service
Special Birthday Days – Receive an extra day annual leave on your ‘milestone birthday’
Health Scheme – Employees can opt into the BHSF healthcare plan through which Headway B & S will pay at the basic level. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists
Duvet Days – Be rewarded for coming into work with an extra day off for full year attendance
Respite Day – a day off for working carers who go above and beyond.
To formally apply:
A) Please submit a full CV detailing education and employment to date along with a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability and experience for the role to personnel@headway-bs.org.uk. Please include your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
B) Download an application form here and a recruitment pack here