Caseworker - Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle

Caseworker - Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle

You will be joining a passionate and committed team of Day One Caseworkers based in other Major Trauma Centres, driven to make a difference to the recovery of those impacted by catastrophic injury. Working alongside the Trauma and Rehabilitation Coordinators at the hospital, Day One Caseworkers deliver an on-site, bedside signposting and support service to identify and address any issues and concerns caused by the impact of major trauma. You will take referrals, complete initial assessments of need, support discharge planning and expertly navigate and signpost people in the aftermath of injury, including talking about and facilitating early access to legal support to aid rehabilitation. You will also play an active role in building relationships and promoting the work of Day One within the hospital and wider community, including occasional conferences, fundraising, networking and other awareness-raising events.

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