Social Worker

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital

St John of God Midland Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who is a trained ACAT/ACA Assessor to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide high-quality clinical social work services to clients and patients, drawing on evidence-based practice to support their wellbeing and independence.

You will work collaboratively with a range of health professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centred care, ensuring all practice aligns with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics, professional practice guidelines, and St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

The Position- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating Social Work interventions.- Provide Social work services to DVA, TAC and Workcover patients.- Actively intervene with appropriate counselling, support, education, community liaison and referrals.- Actively participate and where appropriate, lead family meetings.- Participate in multi-disciplinary service approach for clients, including contributing to the evaluation of the Social Work service and Clinical Specialty.- Deliver patient-centered care, building health literacy and promoting self-management.- Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to professional development.- Supports Social Work service by communicating issues and ideas for enhancing the service.- Maintain a working knowledge of supported accommodation and nursing home facilities and patient eligibility.- Ensure timely referrals to community Health Care Providers.- Liaise effectively with community agencies and external Health Care Provider.- Maintain current knowledge of legislation and policies relating to discharging patients.- Maintain current knowledge of legislation and policies relating to DVA and Compensable patients (TAC & Workcover).- Conduct quality audits that collect quantitative and qualitative data, which can be used toward improvement in patient care.- Liaise with compensable bodies, financial institutions and external care agencies where appropriate.- Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit-based competencies as required.

Position Requirements

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 per annum, plus 12% superannuation- Fixed term full time position working 76 hour per fortnight up to 12 months- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance- We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses - up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual- Free on-site parking- Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport- Innovative Professional Development opportunities- A welcoming and supportive culture- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

_ All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements_

For enquiries contact Kym Knight, Social Worker Manager, on (08) 9462 4031.

_ Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being._

_ Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community._