Case Manager

Transformationunitgm; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Chester is seeking a proactive Case Manager to join their Acquired Brain Injury service. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for supporting individuals with brain injuries. Candidates should have a degree in a clinical specialism and experience in rehabilitation settings. Responsibilities include managing caseloads and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive salary range is £47,810 – £54,710 per annum, pro rata, with blended working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with an acquired brain injury.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience, including 2 years in rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate learning at Master’s level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of interdisciplinary collaboration for clients.
• Manage initial screenings, risk assessments, and interventions.
• Travel around the Wirral for client visits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge of risk assessment

Ability to manage caseload

Education

Degree or diploma in clinical specialism

HCP or equivalent registration

Tools

Standardised cognitive assessment tools

Job description

Employer Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust Employer type NHS Site Acquired Brain Injury Service, Acorn Suite, 1829 Building Town Chester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 16/01/2026

Case Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) service is seeking a proactive and dynamic individual with strong communication skills to join the team as a case manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with an acquired brain injury and a genuine passion for supporting their recovery and well-being.

The role is suitable for an experienced band 6 practitioner looking to take the next step or someone already in a band 7 role who would like a new opportunity.

The post is based primarily within the Wirral team of the ABI Service which is an established and successful multi disciplinary community based team covering Wirral and Cheshire.

We provide comprehensive support for individuals affected by acquired brain injury, including case management, vocational rehabilitation, and neuropsychological interventions.

The case manager role offers the opportunity for blended working, including face to face sessions, remote sessions via telephone and video and working from home. It will involve travelling around the Wirral.

The service collaborates with universities to facilitate student placements, support quality improvement projects, and promote continuous learning opportunities.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due commence on 2nd January and the proposed interview date is 16th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The case manager will be an experienced therapist or healthcare professional who will proactively coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration between statutory and independent provider services to address the needs of clients with acquired brain injuries living on the Wirral.

The postholder will take lead responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of initial screening, risk assessments and evidence based interventions for all community patients.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in clinical specialism
• HCP or equivalent registration
• Demonstrate learning at a Master’s level or equivalent experience in the specialist area.
• Member of professional body
• Evidence of a range of specialised post- graduate courses

Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of acquired brain injury therapy and management
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary working, risk assessment and goal setting
• Knowledge of National & local legislation, policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Experience of working with other agencies e.g. care agencies, private providers, voluntary sector
• Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of development of patient pathways
• Knowledge and experience of working with the Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of a range of standardised cognitive assessment tools relevant to ABI
• Specialist knowledge of provision of services in local economy.
• Evidence of leadership and implementation of quality improvement processes.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience, including 2 years as a specialist practitioner in the area of rehabilitation/ABI/community.
• Specialist clinical knowledge of rehabilitation and community therapy practice
• A broad experience across a variety of different areas and settings
• Experience of leading case conferences and family meetings
• Be able to prioritise work and adapt to change in priorities and manage unforeseen situations.
• Knowledge of standardised cognitive and perceptual assessments and interventions
• Experience in quality initiatives.
• Experience of completing risk assessments.
• Experience using/ interpreting standardised cognitive and perceptual assessments and interventions
• Experience in staff appraisal and supervision
• Demonstrate an ability to facilitate presentations and provide staff training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Janette Marsland
Job title: case manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01244 393499

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Heather Burnage (service manager) [e-mail]

01244 393499