Welfare Worker

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 53733

**Title**

Welfare Worker - Residential Units (Drug Health Services)

**Summary**

An exciting opportunity exists at Western Health Drug Health Services for Welfare Workers. This position will be primarily based at Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre, however the DHS Residential Units Welfare Worker will also be required to support the DHS Withdrawal Units as required.

The Welfare worker is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing both 1:1 and group interventions and support. The Welfare Worker will facilitate support to individuals who reside in Westside Lodge, including taking on outings, supporting through therapeutic groups, supporting clients in reviews with consultants and facilitate recovery through the provision of client-centred and non-judgemental support and case management.

**About the Position**
- Within a supportive and therapeutic framework, provide feedback to consumers on their behaviours, and, where required, outline problematic behaviour/develop an agreed on plan of action with the client
- Contribute to development and/or implementation of individual treatment plans (ITPs) and review and adjust ITPs to support clients to achieve their treatment goals
- Support the delivery of high quality and evidence-based interventions in line with Western Health's Values and Best Care framework

**About You**

As an experienced Welfare Worker, you will have:

- Previous experience in a similar role and/or working with those who have AOD, mental health and medical complexity
- A passion for providing safe and modern care to clients with substance use issues
- sound knowledge and understanding of treatment options for clients presenting with AOD, mental health and medical complexity
- High levels of organisation, collaboration, adaptability and communication

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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