Social Work Assistant

2 weeks ago


South Brisbane, Australia Mater Group Full time

Job no: 500929

Work type:
Permanent

Location:
South Brisbane

Categories:
Allied Health


Mater Hospital Brisbane currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, passionate Social Work Assistant to join our Social Work team.

Based at the South Brisbane Campus, this position is a permanent and full-time opportunity.


You will be joining a welcoming, friendly and professional team providing Social Work services across Mater Hospitals and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams in varied caseloads.

Our Social Work department has been nominated (Mater People's Awards) two years in a row for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence.

You will be joining an established and welcoming team with a positive workplace culture.

Salary range:
$ $33.66 per hour plus superannuation and
access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
+ access to many staff benefits**
What you'll be doing
As a valued member of the team you will:

  • Assist patients and families with paperwork and processes
  • Communicate and liaise with social workers, patients, family and carers, and other staff
  • Liaise with external providers including community organisations, and government/nongovernment services
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings, relevant professional development activities and mandatory education
  • Undertake ongoing training and development activities as appropriate

About you

  • High level computer skills, including Microsoft excel
  • A high level of literacy and numeracy skills
  • A willingness to acquire specific competencies relevant to a Social Work Assistant and to participate in training
  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work as part of a team
  • A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Relevant education in either Health Services Assisting, Allied Health Assisting, or Community Services
  • Experience working in either Community Services, Aged Care, Disability Services or Healthcare environment OR
  • Previous experience working in a Customer Service environment

Why join us?


Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

  • Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pretaxable income and ultimately increase your takehome pay
  • Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
  • Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program and onsite pastoral care teams
  • Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
  • Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • Access to onsite, discounted parking
  • Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here - SWA OO3 Adults Role


Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.


Advertised: 19 Jun 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Jun 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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