Social Worker

7 days ago

Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Our Social Work and Support Services

Social Work and Support Services work across all clinical directorates of Gold Coast Health with acute teams based throughout Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), Robina Hospital and Tugun Satellite Health Centre. Social Work Services aim to improve the patient experience of our hospital services by reducing length of stay, improving access to acute hospital services when they are needed, and working to help prevent further admissions.

About your new role

As a valued member of the Social Work Services team, you will deliver social work services to patients and families to a designated service/ inpatient unit within a multidisciplinary team. Clinical work undertaken will be of a varied nature and will require service provision to patients, their families, carers, and other key stakeholders. This includes

Undertaking comprehensive discharge planning and implement interventions
Utilising knowledge and understanding of the biopsychosocial framework of practice in a hospital setting

**Qualifications**:
Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
University level Social Work degree accredited by the AASW
Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health

Career Development
Salary Packaging
Brand new facility with modern amenities
Diverse Work Culture
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent full time and permanent part time (one full time position, one part time position, 38 hours per fortnight)
Base salary ranging from $79 051 - $ 116 189 per annum or $39.86 - $58.59 per hour

About Gold Coast Health

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC638143

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