Sickness Absence Case Manager

London/Kent

£250-270 per day

Full Time

CIPD Member, Non CIPD member

7 May 2026

View more categories
  • Job Details

 

Sickness Absence Case Manager

📍 Kent /South London(on-site required)
💰 £250-270 per day
📅 12-month contract

We are supporting an NHS organisation to deliver a 12-month sickness absence reduction programme, and are seeking experienced Sickness Absence Case Managers (Band 7 level) to support delivery.

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on actively managing long-term and repeat absence cases, supporting managers, and improving return-to-work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of long-term and repeat sickness absence cases
  • Support managers with return-to-work planning and absence management
  • Facilitate timely Occupational Health referrals and follow-up actions
  • Identify risks of recurrence and support preventative interventions
  • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to programme reporting
  • Work closely with HR, operational teams and the Project Lead
  • Hosting workshops and upskilling managers around the sickness absence process

 

Key Requirements

  • Experience managing sickness absence cases within the NHS
  • Strong understanding of absence management processes and policy
  • A background in Employee Relations
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Able to be on-site in Kent regularly

 

About the Role

This is an opportunity to be part of a focused programme delivering real impact on workforce performance, supporting both staff wellbeing and service delivery.

Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

 

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox

Similar jobs


Apply for Sickness Absence Case Manager

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required

*

Please upload your CV in PDF or Word format (.doc or .docx)



Save my CV to the database and allow recruiters to view/download/contact me for future applications. (untick if you want to opt out)

Privacy Notice

Haymarket Media Group, publishers of People Management Jobs takes your privacy seriously. Learn more about how we use your information when job seeking. By applying for this job, you agree to our Website Terms and for this specific recruiter to be sent your details, including your CV, and to contact you about your job application.