Social Worker, Grade 2

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- **Permanent Full Time
- 1EFT**:

- ** Grade 2 Social Worker Classification (SC21-SC24)**:

- ** General Medicine/ Surgical Units - Alfred Hospital**

**Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?**

**The Department**

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to home.

**The Role**

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others within The Alfred Hospital. The worker will be required to consult with colleagues and staff from other disciplines on relevant issues as required, and to provide advanced casework expertise. The worker will be required to complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and have a good understanding of hospital discharge planning processes. This role will provide coverage within the General Medicine stream and also the Surgical stream to provide counselling, discharge planning and ensure that risks are mitigated so that patients and discharged home safely and in a timely manner. The worker will also be required to hold a designated portfolio within the Social work department. The Social worker will also be required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience of Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS processes and supports. An understanding of working with an Electronic medical record will also be desirable for this role.

This position may be required to work at any or all campuses of the Alfred Health as and when required. Such a requirement may be ongoing, a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis or a permanent change of location. The ability to work one weekend day per month would be required for this role.

**Skills/Qualifications Required**

**_ Essential_**
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
- Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting

**_ Desirable_**
- Working towards or Postgraduate qualifications in Social Work or a related field
- Hospital-based work experience
- Sound IT Skills

**Skills/Qualifications Required**
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
- Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following:

- Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting

**Staff Benefits**
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport

**For more details on the role please download the attached Position Description**.

**Please direct further queries to Lakiesha Moore, Senior Social Worker 9076 3026**

**Applications close at 11 pm 18th November 2024**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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