Job Description:
Social Worker - Grade 2
Progress your Social Work career
Kew location
Friendly and dynamic team
Fixed-term position to 30/09/2024
Part-time (3 days per week)
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a fixed term basis. To fulfil this role, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position. Experience in a sub-acute setting (preferably GEM) would be highly regarded.
You will be required to:
Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans
Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes
Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities
Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required
Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners
Classifications for Grade 2 Social Workers range from SC21 - SC24 ($88,467- $101,691 per annum, pro-rata).
Your Contribution
Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
Significant social work experience in a hospital or related inpatient health care setting is essential
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Staff Health Centre
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Social Work Department
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
penny.lording@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
penny.lording@svha.org.auClosing Date:
23 June 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Organization Details
St Vincents Health Australia
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