Social Worker Grade 1or 2

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth Geelong is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services on a casual basis.

You will work in an energetic and cohesive clinical team that strives for excellence in patient care. The social work department offers a high level of clinical support and supervision, as well as a strong commitment to professional development activities and quality projects. Clinical responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, family work, outpatient work, and discharge planning as well as involvement in student supervision. 

Grade 1 Social Workers encouraged to apply.

You will make an impact by:

• Undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments and complex discharge planning 
• Striving for patient and family inclusive practice in all stages of care
• Engaging positively with all other colleagues to achieve best clinical outcomes
• Supervising students
• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive skills, enthusiasm and commitment to your work and embrace the opportunity to contribute to the positive culture at Epworth HealthCare
• A minimum of three years of relevant social work experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or other healthcare setting
• Clinical experience and/or knowledge in the area of brain injury and trauma rehabilitation would be highly regarded
• Well-developed expertise in assessment, intervention and discharge planning for a complex patient cohort

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About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW)

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent | [email protected]

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.