Social Worker Grade 2
Social Worker Grade 2
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Grade 2 Social Worker to join our acute social work team on a permanent part time basis (2 days per week) at our Richmond site.
In this role you will primarily support patients in the Oncology and Intensive Care Unit delivering high quality social work services in a dynamic and supportive clinical setting. Flexibility is essential as you may also be required to provide cover in other acute areas as needed.
You will report to the Social Work Team Leaders and Allied Health Manager and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient centred care.
You will make an impact by:
- Striving for patient and family inclusive practice in all stages of care.
- Engaging positively with all other colleagues to achieve best clinical outcomes.
- Developing the social work service both internally and externally via working in a collaborative model of practice.
- Providing an exceptional patientcentred care experience.
- Being a patient advocate whilst understanding the needs of the organisation.
To be successful in this role
You will have:
- Strong interpersonal skills working closely alongside the interdisciplinary team on the ward.
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting (highly desirable).
- Well-developed organisational and planning skills.
- Be able to interact and collaborate with all members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Have sound theoretical knowledge of current social work practices particularly in the areas of health and disability.
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education better facilities and technologies.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor or Masters of Social Work
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community. Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this you will have access to:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
- Discounted private health insurance
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03)
Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled before the application closing date.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
