Social Worker

1 week ago

Wantirna, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $76,000 - $104,000 per year

Social Worker, Grade 2, Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM)

  • Permanent full-time | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off
  • Wantirna Health | Café and carparking on site
  • Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload and professional development

Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne?

Are you a qualified & passionate Social Worker looking for a new challenge?

Come join Eastern Health

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is
"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts"
.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Social Worker to join our Wantirna Health Allied Health Dept. Wantirna Health West Ward is an innovative ward with a dedicated team that provide services to GEM patients as well as NDIS participants. This role is supported by a site based social work team and Senior Social Workers, as well as a dynamic muti-disciplinary team. This role offers an opportunity for the Social Worker to learn and grow their clinical skills in a supportive environment that includes supervision and professional development opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Eligibility for membership of the AASW
  • Experience in a hospital setting
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Excellent risk assessment skills
  • The ability to lead complex discharge planning
  • Conflict resolution skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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