NRC Social Worker

NRC Social Worker

The closing date is 10 July 2026

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 their families.

This role may be temporarily based at Linden Lodge, City Hospital until we move to the 70 bed NRC facility once completed. Please visit the NRC website www.nationa

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.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

• Recognised qualification in Social Work e.g.: oBA, BSc oMA 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 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

• 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

• 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.