Social Worker Grade 2

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Grampians Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 16136

**Women's and Children's Grade 2 Social Worker**
**Full time - Permanent**
**80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO**

**About Grampians Health**

Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.

A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

**About the role**

The Social Work team provides patients with additional support to improve psychological and social functioning and we ensure each patients social, emotional and cultural needs are met. We minimise the negative impacts of illness and hospitalisation on patients. We are a dynamic and innovative group of 30 plus social workers who are always willing to share knowledge and peer support.

There are regular department in-services, external professional development opportunities, you are able to access study leave for higher education. There are many opportunities to develop your career and knowledge

**Key Responsibilities**

**T**his position is responsible for Social Work services to the areas of Women's and Children's health (Paediatrics and integrated family services program, pregnancy care) at the Ballarat Base site, but will also require flexibility into other clinical areas. You should be skilled in comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, have an interest in working with children at risk, family violence, AOD, mental health and have an excellent working knowledge of the Child Protection and Family Violence response system (MARAM alignment). You will be aiming to make a difference to patients, families and teams. As the successful applicant you will have experience and competency in grief and bereavement support, care planning, decision making, liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

**Skills and experience**
- Ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly
- Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments (including risk assessments for vulnerable children and adults)
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a professional manner
- Ability to plan and problem solve
- Demonstrate sound knowledge in Social Work theory and practice skills
- Working knowledge of Acute hospital systems and resources

**Grampians Health Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

Social Work positions are paid in accordance with the following agreement and classification:

- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian public sector) (single interest Employers) enterprise agreement 2021-2026. The classification is Social Work Grade 2,Year 1 - Year 4 (SC21 - SC24)which ranges from $42.18 - $48.49 per hour.

**Ballarat Region**
- Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**

Click **APPLY** or contact Valetta Fraser, Clinical Manager of Social Work on 0439 015 736 for a confidential discussion.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young peopl