Social Worker - Grade 1 or 2
Social Worker - Grade 1 or 2
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Your role at St John of God Ballarat
We are seeking applications for a Social Worker (Grade 1 or 2) to join our team at Ballarat on a permanent full-time basis.
You will have the opportunity to rotate through our hospital wardsincludingOncologyInpatient RehabilitationGeneral Surgical Midwiferyand Medical wards in the first 18 months and will see patients referred by the wards and Emergency Department as required.
The Position
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment planning implementing and evaluating Social Work interventions.
Provide Social work services toDVA TAC and Workcover patients
Actively intervene with appropriate counselling support education community liaison and referrals
Actively participate and where appropriate lead family meetings.
Participate in multi-disciplinary service approach for clients including contributing to the evaluation of the Social Work service and Clinical Specialty.
Deliver patient-centered care building health literacy and promoting self-management.
Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to professional development.
Supports Social Work service by communicating issues and ideas for enhancing the service.
Supports the profession through Social Work student learning.
Liaise with compensable bodies financial institutions and external care agencies whereappropriate
Liaise with patients and their Carers to identify social support requirements
Contribute to effective and efficient patient discharge planning via timely collaboration and communication with the multi-disciplinary team the patient and their Carers
You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work and a valid Australian Drivers licence.
To succeed you will demonstrate skills in Social work assessment complex case management and discharge planning. You will have well-developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Salary Grade 1: $70866to $97980 per annum(pro rata as part time) plus 12% superannuation
Salary Grade 2: $95432 to $114129 per annum(pro rata as part time) plus 12% superannuation
Permanent part time role working 45.6 hours per fortnight.
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Professional development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
Opportunities for post-graduate course support
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role
For enquiries please contact Fiona Thomas Casemix Coordinator on (03).
If suitable candidates are identified advertisement will close prior to listed date
At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Employment Type
Part-Time
