Social Worker

Epworth Rehabilitation is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services at Epworth Camberwell. This is a permanent part time position of 22.8 hours per week.

The successful applicant will provide excellence in patient care to patients and their families predominantly in the area of aged care. Clinical responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, family work, outpatient work, group work and discharge planning as well as involvement in student supervision. The role will predominantly be based at Epworth Camberwell with the possibility of working across other interesting clinical areas at our other rehabilitation sites at Hawthorn and Richmond.

You will work in an energetic and cohesive clinical team that strives for excellence in patient care. The social work department offers a high level of clinical support and supervision, as well as a strong commitment to professional development activities and quality projects.

**You will make an impact by**:

- Undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments and complex discharge planning
- Striving for patient and family inclusive practice in all stages of care
- Engaging positively with all other colleagues to achieve best clinical outcomes
- Supervising students
- Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment

**To be successful in this role you will have**:
You will bring your extensive skills, enthusiasm and commitment to your work and embrace the opportunity to contribute to the positive culture at Epworth HealthCare
- You will have:_
- Eligibility for membership of the AASW
- A minimum of three years of relevant social work experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or other healthcare setting
- Clinical experience and/or knowledge in the area of aged care would be highly regarded
- Have well-developed expertise in assessment, intervention and discharge planning
- Inherent knowledge of aged care systems, compensable systems such as the TAC and Workcover, the NDIS, Centrelink, VCAT and other community agencies

**About Rehabilitation & Mental Health**

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor or Master of Social Work
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

**Additional Information**:
At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

**At Epworth, we care.**
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

**Enquire / Apply**
Sound interesting? To apply, click the **I'm Interested**button and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
- As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you)._
- At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all - across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care._