Social Work Assistant

Support Patients, Support Change – Join Our Social Work Team
Play a vital role in patient care while working alongside dedicated Social Workers
Your New Role
As a Social Work Assistant within Metro South Health, you'll provide vital support to the Social Work Department, contributing to patient care and service delivery under the supervision of qualified Social Workers. You will:

• Provide delegated patient interventions and assist in delivering education or group sessions.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with organisational standards.
• Manage resources and stock to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Actively contribute to teamwork through meetings, case discussions, and patient support activities.

About you:
You Are a Compassionate, Organised And Collaborative Individual Who Is Motivated To Support Patients And The Social Work Team. You Understand Your Scope Of Practice And Take Pride In Delivering High-quality Work. You Will Have

• Demonstrable ability to provide patient support under professional delegation.
• Strong communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and respect for confidentiality.
• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and seek guidance where required.
• A commitment to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Logan Hospital
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.

We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.

Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion .

Logan Hospital, a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our
strength
comes from the
diversity of our people
and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We Are Metro South Health
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together .

Occupational group
Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support