Social Worker

**Company Description**:
We make real impact and achieve outcomes through optimising work and life for **all** people. Our social workers form part of our diverse client-centred team of allied health professionals working collaboratively as Rehabilitation Consultants We support thousands of people every year to maximise their potential and reach their goals. Enjoy diversity in your role - No one day is ever the same

Our Canberra team is one of the largest in the ACT with over 80 years of combined industry experience. With a strong 'promote from within' culture, our current team leaders all commenced their career as consultants. With constant growth within our dynamic team, there will be opportunities aplenty to advance your career with IPAR and the Canberra team

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. Activities may include:

- Case management of a diverse client group, including veterans, injured workers, and early intervention services. Caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to reduce administrative tasks;
- Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals to assist people fully re-engage with the community;
- Complete assessments and interventions using your clinical skills to work within the framework of systems such as DVA and Workers' Compensation.

Part of the global MedHealth network, you will have access to industry leading supports and corporate resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker to gain more "work life balance" and to share the load with other health professionals.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work;
- Registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
- Previous experience working as a Social Worker would be highly regarded (ie. in a hospital, mental health, aged care facility or people with diverse backgrounds);
- Excellent time management skills - be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment;
- A passion for injury prevention, return to work, and the associated health benefits of engaging in the community;
- A current driver licence and access to their own vehicle.

**Additional Information**:
Our core values are always at the heart of the work that we do every day:

- We act with **integrity**. We are honest, ethical, and transparent. We inspire trust through open communication;
- ** People** work together. We enable each other to thrive within a culture of collaboration, fun and high performance;
- We take pride in delivering an exceptional and seamless **customer** experience each and every time;
- ** Quality & Innovation** is at the forefront of our thinking. We have the courage to actively seek new opportunities and continually improve;
- We embrace **sustainability** across all aspects of our business including financial performance, service; design and delivering meaningful outcomes for our team, our customers and the communities that we work in.

**You are welcome here.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. When you join IPAR, we want you to bring your whole self to work - and we value your unique contribution.
- MedHealth is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. Your vaccination status may be discussed as part of the recruitment and selection process._