Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist employee benefits provider in the UK is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant to manage a caseload of referrals for employees recovering from illness or injury. The role requires strong organisational skills and relevant qualifications in psychology or therapy. The company values mental health and offers mentoring support, professional subscriptions, and a performance bonus. Flexible working arrangements are available, focusing on the well-being of employees.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional subscriptions and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting employees returning to work after illness.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Experience in absence management would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 cases.
• Develop comprehensive reports and return to work plans.
• Use clinical reasoning to provide recommendations.

Skills

Case management

Organisational skills

Consultancy techniques

Clinical reasoning

Education

Qualification in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or related field

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date: November 03

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Position: Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Location: Basingstoke or Dorking with hybrid working

Remote / Home based locations considered based on proximity to offices

What will you bring?

Our Vocational Rehabilitation team at Unum is looking for a consultant to join the team. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, you’ll be responsible for managing a caseload of referrals from both our customers and claims assessors to support employees in returning to the work place after a period of ill-health or injury.

You’ll use your consultancy and interviewing techniques to draw out information from employees, and use your clinical reasoning ability to develop comprehensive reports and provide appropriate recommendations and return to work plan for individuals. You’ll have excellent time management and organisational skills as you will be managing a caseload of 25-30 cases. Experience in case management and absence management would be desirable.

To be successful in this role you will come from a similar background, and have a professional or workplace qualification in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, sports therapy / rehab or a registered nurse, or perhaps you have recently graduated with a relevant degree.

If successful, you will be provided with mentoring support for up to 3 months and will be supported by 2 mentors to get you to up to speed – we also support with biannual CPD days, regular clinical supervision and peer reviews.

Remote workers will be considered based on proximity to our office locations and are required to attend office days for CPD days, training and quarterly team meetings.

At Unum we have a whole range of benefits including professional subscriptions and qualifications, a performance bonus, pension, life insurance and income protection, but most importantly we are big on mental health and wellbeing for our employees and our customers, and if you are looking for flexibility in your working week then just let us know.

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and / or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] .

Company

Unum UK

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