Grade 2 Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time
Overview

Social Worker - Grade 2 (General Medicine) – Permanent, full-time position based at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy. An opportunity for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting patients admitted to the General Medicine Units.

Responsibilities
  • Use skills to undertake multidimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans
  • Liaise with patients, families and/or carers to coordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes
  • Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities
  • Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required
  • Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Master in Social Work
  • Significant social work experience in an Australian hospital setting
  • Current National criminal history check, or willingness to obtain
  • Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
What We Offer
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport – access to extensive fitness facilities
  • CBD Location, close to public transport and car parks
  • Discounts and promotions through our Foundation
  • Career development and advancement encouraged
  • Culture of continuous improvement
About The Role

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a permanent basis. At St Vincent's we have an approach to working with patients which puts them at the heart of their care. This position will work with patients admitted to the General Medicine Units at St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy. Applicants must have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position.

About The Social Work Department

The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups, including people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. Your social work values will fit within an organisation committed to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. If qualified overseas, the application must include a qualification assessment letter from AASW to confirm eligibility for membership.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Additional Information

Closing Date: 24 September :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan: We acknowledge the importance of an inclusive work environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. Visit our Reconciliation Action Plan for more information or contact


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