Social Worker

At the myHomecare Group you will be part of a team of likeminded individuals across the country who support older Australians to continue living in their homes longer. With a rich 100-year history, we have been delivering exceptional care to older Australians since the year our oldest client was born. We have the added benefit of an innovative, creative and passionate team who are constantly striving to get even better outcomes for our clients.

**Does this sound like you?**

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Social Worker, looking to make a real difference through their work at myHomecare in Clayton, VIC.

You will be part of our Better Living Homecare, Let’s Get Care, Happy Living and Just Home Care Packages team.

We are a Commonwealth Government approved Home Care Package Provider, which assists with the delivery of care and support services to older Australians who wish to continue living independently at home.

As part of the greater myHomecare Group, we operate under four brands: Better Living Homecare, Let’s Get Care, Happy Living and Just Home Care Packages. Each of our brands has a unique point of difference in the industry, ranging from self-management, part-management to full care management, and we cater our support to each client’s unique care needs to ensure we have the best solution for every Home Care Package holder.

Despite our brands differing in the model of care they offer; they are all governed by the same mission: to provide older Australians with the support they need to live independently at home, safely and happily.

**So, what does the role entail?**

No matter your role with the myHomecare Group, you’ll play a key part in supporting our clients and their families. With us, you’ll become a true expert of Social Work in the in-home care space - and we’ve got the comprehensive training and development tools to get you there. You’ll be responsible for:

- Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Social Worker will assist to coordinate individualised care and utilise/provide resources to clients.
- Planning, coordinating and implementing support to help clients and their families cope with difficult social issues.
- Provide comprehensive assessments: Assess client’s needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals.
- Work within the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Support and advocate for the client to assist them in their treatment outcomes.
- Offering information and supporting clients and their families, provide crisis intervention where required.
- Assist with auditing of Care Plans.
- Monitoring of the Clinical Register.
- Education and support to staff and consumers.

**We are looking for someone with**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
- Proven experience working as a Social Worker, ideally within Community Aged Care..
- A sound knowledge of the Accreditation Process and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Demonstrated experience working with and understanding of the needs and issues facing those who are aged and would like to receive services/maintain their independence and remain at home or within the community, would be highly regarded.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Procura Software experience is desirable.
- Full Drivers Licence and car essential.
- The right to work in Australia.
- National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain (the myHomecare Group will organise via WorkPro at no cost).
- Proof of Covid Vaccination.

**What will we offer you?**
- **A role with true purpose**: you get to see how you are making a difference in people’s lives every day.
- **Benefits & perks**: we have a special program that rewards you for your hard work with discounts to a broad range of brands.
- **Opportunity to grow**: we provide up-skilling opportunities, training and networking, to ensure you are constantly able to grow within your career.
- **Flexibility**:work within an organisation that is leading the way in providing care to older Australians and has a national footprint. The myHomecare Group’s national presence gives you true flexibility to search for future opportunities across the country while staying within the team.
- **Supportive team with positive culture.**

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