Social Worker

**Company Description** IPAR** is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global **MedHealth** network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day. **_ Why joins us?_** - ** Ongoing development** - tailored career development and leadership pathways, together with a **"promoting from within"** culture; - A comprehensive **induction and onboarding**, a **buddy program** and **ongoing workplace mentoring** are provided; - Competitive **remuneration package**, generous **bonus and incentive **schemes,** annual salary review** and salary packaging options; - Being part of **IPAR’s Star Award** **reward and recognition program** for top achievers, including our **Graduate of the Year Award**, **Team Member of the Month** and **Reward Vouchers** to recognise and celebrate for the STAR of each branch; - Flexible **hybrid working arrangement **with flexible working hours; - Strong** supportive team culture** - Peer and management support readily available onsite; - Varied client groups for variety in your workday and caseload; - Dedicated **Health & Wellness program **for all staff including **Health & Wellness calendar** and **Fitness Passport**, and access to **Employee Assistance Program (EAP);**: - ** Employee Referral Program** - Monetary incentive for recommending great talent; - A **mobile phone **and a **ProBook** with latest technology are included; - ** Purchase Annual Leave**,** Travel Reimbursement** and other perks are available. We are seeking individuals with a background in **Social Work **and are_ _interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in **Deakin ACT**_. _** **New graduates are welcome to apply** In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals including other well experienced Occupational Therapists within the team. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work positive outcomes. Your duties will include: - Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks) - Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs - Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals - Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical and discipline specific allied health skills, such as Functional Capacity Evaluations, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and Activities of Daily Living Assessments. **Qualifications** You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below - Tertiary qualification in **Social Work**: - Full Professional Membership with **AASW (or eligibility to obtain)**: - Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded however not mandatory; - Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders; - Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy; - It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus; - A current valid** Driver’s License** and access to **own car** with **comprehensive insurance** is a must. **Additional Information** Every day, **we seek better together,** for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. Here at IPAR, we have **three simple but powerful values** that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them. **Great People -** To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day. **Big Hearts** - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need. **B