Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Job Description

Job Posting End Date: March 29 Who are we We are Unum – one of the UK’s leading employee benefits providers. We’ve been around for 50 years, currently protecting over 1.7 million people, providing security and peace of mind to individuals and their families.With a Fortune 500, US parent company, we’re part of highly successful global organisation, sharing ideas and innovations across teams to create a collaborative work environment. We’re transforming our business, and we’re keen to increase our digital capabilitiesto evolve the way we work and optimise opportunities for growth. The role What will you be doing Hybrid or office based in Basingstoke or Dorking Remote locations considered based on experience What will you bring Our Vocational Rehabilitation team at Unumis growing and are looking for a number of consultants 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 tothe 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 recommendationsand 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 so experience in case management would be desirable. To be successful in this role you will come froma similar background, and have a professional or workplace qualification in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing or sports rehab, or perhaps you have recently graduated with a relevant degree. If successful, you will be provided with mentoringsupport 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 andare 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, butmost 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. #LI-AM1 #LI-remote Why join us Our culture! We aim to be the most inclusive,diverse and socially responsible company in the employee benefits market. With an agile and flexible way of working, we want to be a place where people aspire to work and where everyone can be themselves. What will you get in return We are passionate aboutour employee health and wellbeing and providing work-life balance that suits you. Our benefits include a discretionary bonus, 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP), income protection, health cash plan, 27 days annual leave, opportunity to participatein charitable events and more. However you see your future career, we’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during theapplication or the recruiting process, please send a request to . Company: Unum UK%8866477% %%service%%