Responsible for the disability claim adjudication from the initial decision to building the right case management plan including identifying the supports needed for each case, monitoring treatment and the achievement of the plan, and working with the claimant, employer and providers involved in the case.
Active case management of files, providing regular communication with all stakeholders and assessing the use of claims tools (rehab etc.) and requesting ongoing medical as needed.
Provide assessment of key dates within the lifecycle of the claim and ensure case management plans are updated regularly.
Ensure that required tasks within the assigned case load meet service level standards.
Render timely and potentially difficult decisions and effectively communicate these decisions, while managing escalations with employers and claimants.
Lead Occupational Therapy assessments and rehabilitation programmes for patients discharged from acute hospital settings, including home access visits and discharge planning.
Compensation
£39 per hour
Responsibilities
Lead Occupational Therapy assessments and rehabilitation programmes
Assess patients admitted from acute hospital settings
Conduct home access visits to identify equipment and minor adaptation requirements
Manage a varied caseload and delegate tasks to Therapy Assistants where appropriate
Support the wider Discharge to Assess pathway when required
Provide housing-related legal advice, litigation and advocacy services to the Council, supporting the Principal Housing Lawyer and Legal Services team.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of housing law matters
Provide legal advice and guidance on housing and local government law
Conduct litigation and advocacy on behalf of the Council
Prepare pleadings, witness statements, legal submissions and court documentation
Represent the Council at hearings, tribunals and legal proceedings
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Nice to have: Experience working within a Local Authority legal team
Nice to have: Experience supervising trainees or junior legal staff
Nice to have: Experience advising committees and elected Members
Nice to have: Experience contributing to corporate projects and service developments
Provide administrative and casework support to families, schools and partners in Lancashire to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Compensation
Salary: £29,071 – £33,119, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Responsibilities
Coordinate and administer key elements of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) process
Manage needs assessments and annual reviews
Prepare and maintain documentation for SEND panels and case reviews
Act as a trusted point of contact for service users and professionals
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