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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 community-based services.
- Permanent position
- Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
- Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
Alfred Healths Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries stroke hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.
The Role
The Grade 2 clinician is responsible for:
- Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the ABI Community Rehab and Transitional Living Service primarily in the areas of individual and family counselling including grief counselling adjustment to illness risk management coordination of interdisciplinary family meetings and complex discharge planning and implementation
- Contributing to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk
- Contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI service
- Promoting a culture of ongoing learning and development within the team
- Enhancing the overall functioning of the ABI programs by participating in necessary administrative tasks
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A recognised degree in Social work
- Eligibility for membership of AASW
- Previous experience in a community rehabilitation setting is highly desirable
Staff Benefits
Alfred Healths ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team. Other organisational benefits include:
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund Manager ABI Community Rehab & TLS on.
Applications close 11pm AEST Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Applications are to be submitted electronically.
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.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Part-Time
