Social Worker Grade 2 or 3 - Alfred Health Trauma Service
Social Worker Grade 2 or 3 - Alfred Health Trauma Service
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
Fixed Term PositionUntil December 2025Parental Leave Coverage
FullTime at 80 hrs per f/n
Social Worker Grade 2 or 3
Trauma Social Work Service at Alfred Hospital
The Department
The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on the quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.
Under the direction of the Manager of the Social Work Department the following services are provided:
Social Work
Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services that increase the quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families transition smoothly from hospital to home.
The Role
Exciting FullTime Opportunity for an Experienced Gr 3 Social Worker at Alfred Hospital Fixed Term Until December 2025
Join a dedicated team in the Trauma Social Work Service at Alfred Hospital and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Were seeking an experienced Social Worker (Grade 3 with advanced skills and hospital experience to provide crucial support in the Trauma Service offering clientcentred care through counselling advocacy and guidance throughout the patient part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team youll play a key role in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments coordinating safe discharge plans and ensuring continuity of care. Your expertise will help reduce hospital stays prevent readmissions and improve patient outcomes while working closely with families external stakeholders and the wider medical team.
Key Highlights:
Fulltime fixedterm role until December 2025
Opportunity to work within a leading trauma service at Alfred Health
Work autonomously while ensuring highquality care
Supervisory role with opportunities to mentor staff and students
Access to career development training and ongoing professional support
What were looking for:
Proven experience in psychosocial assessments and advocacy
Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to manage sensitive issues
Hospital setting experience and understanding of electronic medical records
Strong understanding of working with patients in a Trauma and Acute health setting
Leadership experience
Availability to work one weekend day per month
At least 7years clinical experience in Social work is essential for this role
Staff Benefits:
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing
Discounted Health Insurance
Onsite Gym & Staff Parking (subject to availability)
Career growth and mentoring opportunities
A positive collaborative work environment within a multidisciplinary team
If youre passionate about making a positive impact in a fastpaced hospital environment we encourage you to apply.
Applications Close: Sunday 20 March 2025
For inquiries please contact Jasito Joseph Social work Trauma Team Leader on.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Healths Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
