Welfare Worker

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

Location:
Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type:
Casual

Organisation:
Western Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health, Nursing

Reference: 49095


The Drug Health Services Residential Community Based Withdrawal Service provides a short term residential program to individuals with substance use issues.

The primary focus of the service is on drug withdrawal and stabilisation.

The program includes medical and pharmacological treatment, along with psychosocial support, health education and recreational activities in a safe environment.

The Welfare Worker is a member of a small team working with the Registered Nurse and Program Coordinator.

The role includes the provision of case management, counselling, withdrawal support and the facilitation of admissions and discharge planning of clients in both adult and youth residential withdrawal units.


About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth.

Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals:
Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital.

We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services.

We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Worklife balance


Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.

We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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