Caseworker - Merseyside, United Kingdom - Day One Trauma Support

Day One Trauma Support

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Merseyside, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

Day One is a young, ambitious national charity dedicated to supporting people impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences such as disability or death, referred to in the NHS as Major Trauma.

We provide practical, emotional and financial support to adults and children as well as their families and loved ones.

Inspired 'by patients for patients' our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.

_ Our mission is_
_to help anyone affected by major physical trauma piece their life back together - from day one and for as long as it takes._

We work alongside NHS clinical colleagues in Major Trauma Centres (primarily in the North of England), delivering support at the bedside in the aftermath of a major trauma, and across trauma networks providing a remote service through our National Offer.

All of our work is underpinned by understanding the 'lived experience' of people affected by their injuries and the significant trauma they have faced, and consequently, we have developed our Peer Support model which is a differentiator from other signposting services in trauma care.

With good networks, a growing base of supporters and a passionate team of staff and volunteers, we are making a real difference to people at a time when they are extremely vulnerable and need rapid access to a range of practical and emotional support interventions.

We are looking for an outcomes focussed self-starter, with excellent communication and organisation skills who is able to work in a fast paced clinical environment.

Purpose of the role

To deliver and develop the Day One Casework bedside model to patients, or those closest to them, impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences, such as disability or death, within Aintree Major Trauma Centre.

To have a visible physical presence within the Trust and become embedded into clinical teams focussing on the major trauma pathways.

To work closely with those impacted by catastrophic injury, taking referrals and carrying out initial assessments of need, expertly navigating, signposting and putting services in place in the immediate aftermath of major trauma, including talking about and facilitating early access to legal support to aid rehabilitation.

To establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders to promote Day One and address the needs of those affected by catastrophic injury.

To work as part of the wider Day One Service's team and organisation, taking responsibility for own record keeping and data collection in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
The post holder's primary duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Work closely, and in partnership, with NHS clinical staff and relevant community and voluntary sector organisations, to address the needs of patients, and those closest to them, affected by catastrophic injury.
Operate a case management approach to individuals, assessing and identifying needs, putting support in place including signposting, making referrals and direct support.
Provide consistency in assessment of all patients, irrespective of injury cause, age, status, giving access to the earliest possible specialist legal advice which supports rehabilitation and NHS cost recovery.
Maintain detailed case records, including accurate records of activity and intervention, using Day One's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, capturing and storing data in line with Day One policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Implement processes and procedures to collect patient and family feedback and contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Day One services through providing relevant information, case studies and reports.
Build awareness of the role and charity's purpose through building strong and effective relationships across the regional major trauma network, ensuring those who need it have access to Day One support.
Work closely with local authority, statutory and voluntary organisations to provide patient and family support and advocacy.
Help establish other support mechanisms once a person is no longer within the hospital setting, supporting the patient discharge process in conjunction with leadership from NHS staff.
Identify and support the recruitment and supervision of Day One volunteers, where appropriate.
Support the roll out of our Peer Support Service, focussed on promoting awareness and uptake within the region.
Work closely with the wider team on performance, quality, safety and effectiveness of all services, ensuring appropriate safeguarding policies are followed.
Work closely with our Fundraising and Communications team, supporting national activity, as well as regional initiatives to raise awareness and fundraise.
Be prepared to travel across the region and, on occasion, to other sites and nation