NRC Social Worker
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you ready to join a team of pioneers ready to revolutionise the future of rehabilitation? Do you have a passion for transforming the lives of people who have experienced severe injury or illness? Here at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) you will join an innovative, forward thinking team with the collective objective of providing first class rehabilitation to our patients.
We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated Social Worker to play a pivotal role within the interdisciplinary team at the NRC. This role is integral to supporting patients and their families throughout their rehabilitation journey, coordinating patient pathways, supporting timely discharge planning, and facilitating access to community resources and services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new purpose-built rehabilitation environment, shape the development of an innovative rehabilitation service, and contribute to the delivery of rehabilitation excellence. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive learning, CPD, and professional development opportunities while helping to transform outcomes for patients and families.
The post holder will be a key advocate for patients and families, helping to navigate challenges and enabling individuals to maximise their independence and quality of life. The post holder will work closely with patients, carers, and professional colleagues to address complex social, emotional, and practical needs, ensuring person‑centred care remains at the heart of the rehabilitation process.
To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents.
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum.
Closing: 10/07/2026 23:59.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Social Work e.g.: BA, BSc; MA in Social Work; Diploma in Social Work Certificate of Qualification in Social Work; Social Work England registration
- Evidence of post graduate Clinical Professional Development
Experience
- Experience of 1:1 social casework to enable discharge
- Ability to assess, and manage complex cases in the multi-disciplinary inpatient setting
- Good understanding of the benefit/social welfare system including housing issues
- Experience of working with patients with a life‑threatening condition; Spinal Cord Injury; Brain Injury; Polytrauma.
- Experience of working with adults of working age e.g. returning to vocational and family roles
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Professional caring attitude, approachable and courteous manner
- Ability to convey sensitive information
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to manage conflict
Physical Skills
- Information technology skills, including use of internet, emails and word processing.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation applicable to Adult Social Care, including safeguarding Adults and Children
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR
- Understanding of personal development from adolescent to adulthood and techniques to overcome resistance to change.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the Trust’s Equal opportunities policy.
- Able to reflect on practice within supervision
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers
Planning and Organisation Skills
- Ability to use own initiative and organise own workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented.
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