Social Worker

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development

**The Position**

**St John of God Geelong Hospital **cares for our community through our dedicated team of medical specialists and experienced caregivers. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including social services, supporting patients and families living in Geelong, Victoria.
- We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and caring
- **Social Worker - Grade 2 **to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide senior social work services to clients/patients.
- As Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be expected to work independently and demonstrate a specialist level of knowledge and depth of experience. In addition, you will be expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities, to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior caregivers.
- The position is offering 15 hours per fortnight on a permanent part time basis.
- If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient service we would love to hear from you
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work.
- Demonstrated senior clinical experience and leadership in a specialised area of clinical practice within a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrable ability to undertake professional supervision and/or mentor junior staff and to promote professional competence and growth in staff.
- Demonstrated ability to develop evidence based, innovative clinical practices and initiation of quality improvement activities

**We can offer you the following**:

- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- Assistance with Australian work visas and temporary or permanent Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)
- Close to public transport in central CBD location
- On-site subsidised parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse._
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- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._
- _For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Toby Vague, Manager - Allied Health on (03) 52158736