Social Worker Grade 2

1 week ago

Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

**Social Work Grade 2**
**Women's and Children's**
**Permanent full time (monthly ADO)**
**80 hours per fortnight**

**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**
This 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, and 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

**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

**How to apply**

Click **APPLY** or contact Wendee Lovel, Deputy Manager, Social Work (East) on 0439 015 736 for a confidential discussion 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 people._**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.

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