Social Worker

5 days ago


Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 72

**Job Category**:

- Allied Health Professional (generic)

**Req Id -** 3845

**HAVE IT ALL**

**JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW**
- Work within a collaborative Social Work department that provides daily peer support and mentoring.
- Work-Life Balance & Extra Benefits, enjoy a seven-day roster with weekend penalty rates (time and a half) and public holiday pay (double), plus an extra week of annual leave if you work 10+ weekends per year.
- Temporary Part Time 72 hours per fortnight (Parental Leave)

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
- Social Workers at Barwon Health work across a diverse range of the Health areas including Acute, sub-acute and community based program areas at a number of campuses of Barwon Health. They require clinical knowledge and skills relevant to working as a clinician in a health setting. The social work clinician will have an awareness and understanding of the health service environment. The roles are based in a multidisciplinary/team setting. Some parts of our service work across a 7-day a week roster, while others Monday to Friday. All roles can work across both the University Hospital of Geelong (UHG) Campus & the McKellar Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRC) campus. The work is team based and is dynamic and rewarding.

**About the role**
- Join our dynamic and supportive Social Work team, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting alongside nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals. This role is based at University Hospital Geelong (UHG) and operates across a seven-day roster, including weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday), with equivalent days off during the week. Weekend shifts are remunerated at time and a half, and public holidays at double pay. Employees who work 10 or more weekends per year receive an additional week of annual leave.
- As a Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and consultation within the treating team while ensuring patient and family needs are met. You will also coordinate referrals to internal and external services, maintain accurate records, and contribute to service meetings, education, and working groups. Experience with VCAT, NDIS, and aged care processes is desirable.

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
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