Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Social Worker - Subacute Geriatric Ward role at Eastern Health.

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services, providing a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to a diverse community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Social Worker to join our Wantirna Health Allied Health Department. Wantirna Health West Ward is an innovative ward with a dedicated team providing services to GEM patients as well as NDIS participants. The role is supported by a site-based social work team and Senior Social Workers, as well as a dynamic multidisciplinary team. It offers opportunities to learn and grow clinically in a supportive environment with supervision and professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Eligibility for membership of the AASW
  • Experience in a hospital setting
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to lead complex discharge planning

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation Handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of benefits. Key items include:

  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly and supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as Excel and Power BI training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them and notify unsuccessful candidates. If shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Job details
  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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