Social Worker Grade 2
4 weeks ago
Location: Western Region | Ballarat
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Grampians Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 19056
**About the role**
As a Grade 2 Social Worker, working in the Geriatric Evaluation Program (GEM) you will be responsible for providing comprehensive Social Work input and best practice patient centred care, with the aim of: improving patient outcomes, achieving maximal operational effectiveness and facilitating sustainable discharge plans for patients admitted to this program.
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Be part of our dynamic and innovative team, who is always willing to share knowledge and peer support.
- Regular department in-services and external professional development opportunities
- Access study leave for higher education
**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure the smooth transition of clients through the health care system, liaising with relevant staff and community agencies to ensure continuity of care for individual patients / clients and their families
- Participate and fulfil requirements of allied health and discipline specific orientation, induction, mentorship, supervision and performance management programs
- Provide patients with additional support to improve psychological and social functioning
- Ensure each patients social, emotional and cultural needs are met
- Minimise the negative impacts of illness and hospitalisation on patients
**Skills and experience**
- Eligibility for practising membership of Australian Association Social Workers Membership (must have a bachelor or qualifying master’s degree)
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, evaluate and modify own performance through reflective practice
**Culture & Benefits**
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
**How to apply**
Click **APPLY** or contact Wendee Lovel, Deputy Manager of Social Work on 0439 015 736 for a confidential discussion.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._
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