Social Worker

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: The Royal Women's Hospital

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical

Reference: 25334
- **Part time 30.4 hours p/w, ongoing role**:

- ** Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available**
- ** $86,730 - $99,699 (pro rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave**

The Royal Women's Hospital (the Women's) has provided health services to women and newborn babies in Victoria since 1856 and is now Australia's largest specialist women's hospital. The Women's is recognised as a leader in its field, with expertise in maternity services and the care of newborn babies, gynecology, assisted reproduction, women's health and cancer services.
- The Women’s Social Model of Health Division is a newly formed function that reinforces our commitment to the social determinants of health. Whilst all services at the Women’s ensure health equity for all women, the Social Model of Health Division brings together our services and programs that specialise in providing care to women facing challenges that may adversely affect their health. The Social Model of Health Division at the Women’s has responsibility for ensuring the hospital’s clinical and social support services are coordinated, aligned and leveraged to provide wrap around care for the women who need it most. In particular, the division has a focus on ensuring a woman’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, geographic, and other factors are taken into account in her care plan with the overall aim of reducing health inequalities and addressing systemic inadequacies that affect health access and outcomes.

Social Work at The Women’s aims to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of women and babies attending The Women’s. Social Work embraces a view of women’s health that is holistic and considers women’s social, physical, emotional and cultural wellbeing.

Our Social Workers offer support to women through their maternity, neonatal, gynecological and oncology experiences and provide information, counselling, support and advocacy for women in response to health and social needs.

**About the role**

Social Workers provide clinical services to women attending the Women’s as well as contributing to program and policy development, research and the promotion and evaluation of services. The Grade 2 Social Worker will also be required to supervise Grade 1 Social Work staff and Social Work students.

**About you**

To be successful as a Social Worker at the Women's you'll bring with you:

- The ability to embody the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
- A “Can do” and flexible approach
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Resilience in balancing sometimes competing and conflicting priorities
- Ability to work in a crisis orientated service
- The ability to work independently and as a solo worker on shift but seek consultation where necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a professional team contributing to the knowledge and skills of that team

**Our benefits**

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave and purchased leave options
- Flexible working arrangements

**Inclusion and belonging**

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