Social Worker

6 months ago


Bendigo, Australia Bendigo Health Full time

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Bendigo Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 14681

**Are you a Social Worker looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a leading Regional Health Service?**

**Currently offering sign on an incentive of up to $12,000* for new starters**
- Ongoing full time employment (part time employment will also be considered).
- Hours to suit good work-life balance
- Excellent benefits available (incl. paid professional development & salary packaging)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Relocation support Up to $2K for Victorian’s, $6.5K interstate & $13K international

**The Position**

Position Title: Social Worker
Classification: Grade 1 to Grade 3
Hours per fortnight: up to 80 with an ADO every 4 weeks
Employment Status: Ongoing and Fixed Term/Part Time and Full Time
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination

We have positions available within the below departments:

- Transition Care Program Grade 2
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Grade 2
- Hospital Admission Risk Program Grade 2
- Inpatient Units Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3

To address the the key selection criteria that relates to your grade, please address via your cover letter, along with preference of position and hours.

**Your New Role**

The Social Worker will be expected to provide information, support and counselling to patients and their families/carers as they adjust to their health condition, cope with changed health needs and determine the most appropriate care to meet their needs.

Social Workers at Bendigo Health are committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice, respect for human dignity and human rights.

**Working for Bendigo Health**

Our team love working with us, and it’s easy to understand why. We’ve got a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

- Up to $13,000 in relocation reimbursements support, if you’re moving to join our team
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
- Staff health and wellbeing programs, including access to gym and pool facilities
- Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
- An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- A terrific staff discount program, across health insurance, banking and local businesses

**Your Team**

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

**Bendigo Region**

With close proximity to Melbourne, our regions have excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

If you’re relocating to our region, we’re here to help you. We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move. We’ll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups. We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
- Eligibility - please review our FAQ's


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