Social Worker Grade 2

5 days ago

Kew, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time $90,261 - $103,724 per year
  • Located St Georges Hospital, Kew
  • Permanent / Full Time position
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups

About St. Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

About the Program

The GEM and Rehab @ Home service is a bed substitution model, replicating bed-based services in the patient's home where appropriate. The model of care enables an earlier supported discharge for SVHM. Patients with conditions associated with rehabilitation needs, ageing, cognitive dysfunction and chronic illness are prioritised for referral. The primary aim of the service is to assist patients in achieving their goals of care in their own home. The service is interdisciplinary and operates 7 days a week with access to professional support and supervision coordinated by the SVHM Social Work Department

About the Role

The Social Worker is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of a high-quality social work service to patients and families across GEM and Rehab @ Home. Working within a flexible, interdisciplinary structure, you will be expected to manage a caseload, incorporating the proficient use of your clinical skills, evidence-based practice, effective communication and collaboration.

Additionally, education, research and supervisory responsibilities are undertaken as are evaluation and quality improvement activities.

  • Provide optimal clinical interventions for patients in need of social work. This includes effective psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, goal setting, intervention, liaison and discharge planning
  • Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and relevant meetings
  • Provision of discipline specific knowledge, skills, consultation and resources
  • Supervision of staff and students as required
  • Participation in quality improvement activities

Classifications for this position will range from SC21 - SC24 ($90,261 - $103,724 per annum).

Your Contribution

  • Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Masters Degree
  • Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
  • Current Victorian Drivers License

  • Advanced social work skills as evidenced by four or more years post- qualifying professional experience in an inpatient hospital setting

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment

  • Experience with NDIS applications and My Aged Care

  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

Respectfully, no agencies please.

Contact

Anne Ashman

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