Social Worker

**Enterprise Agreement / Classification**
- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 - QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR1 - SC21
- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 - QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR4 - SC24

**Hours per Fortnight**

**Position Summary**

**Work in an environment that offers**:

- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- An opportunity to further your career
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff

**The Position**
- Position Title: Social Worker
- Classification: SC21 - SC24
- Salary per hour (exc. super): $42.19 - $48.49
- Hours per fortnight: up to 76 hours per fortngiht
- Employment Status: Casual
- Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination

**Role Description**
- The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social work services to patients and their families/significant others within the Social work department. Flexibility to work within any of the units covered by the Social work service is essential, as is regular participation in the Department’s Priority System. Advanced knowledge of Acute and/or Sub Acute Hospital systems is essential for this role. A demonstrated knowledge of hospital discharge planning and Social work provision will be required as well as demonstrated expert knowledge in Social Work theory and practice skills. Advanced Information technology skills and an advanced understanding of working within an Electronic medical record is also crucial. The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise. This role will work across the Social Work department.
- This role is casual and we are currently looking for staff available to work weekends and public holidays in particular, and in times of high demand on our service.

**Bendigo Health**
- Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver
- _Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time._ Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:

- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
- Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Access to recommended immunisations
- Smoke free environment
- If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

**The Team**
- The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

**Bendigo Region**
- Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Degree in Social Work recognised by the AASW and eligibility for AASW national accreditation status.
- Essential : Ability to satisfy the requirements of the Bendigo Health Allied Health Credentialing and Professional Standards.
- Essential : Proven ability to work in a team and in a collaborative work environment
- Desirable : Must have the ability to prioritise tasks accordingly and demonstrate a high level of organisation
- Desirable : Proven ability to provide client focused assessment, treatment and intervention
- Desirable : Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of services relevant to the client/family
- Essential : Ability to be effective, flexible and re