Address- Attractive not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits through Maxxia
- Level 3
- Temporary full-time opportunity (May 2024 - April 2025)
- NSW Health AHO based in Ryde
- Fitness Passport available
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Senior Social Worker/Case Manager with experience in Brain Injury or rehabilitation to become a key member of our Brain Injury Unit. If you strive for excellence in all you do and would like to work as part of a dynamic and experienced inpatient multidisciplinary team, apply today!
Key responsibilities include:
- Provision of a high quality, evidence-based Social Work clinical service to Brain Injury unit (BIU) clients. This includes counselling to assist clients and their family/carers to deal with the emotional impact of injury, illness and disability and to undertake case planning, liaison, advocacy and referral to maximise access to appropriate community services.
- This role fulfills both the Social Work and Case Management aspects of service delivery. Sound understanding of the iCare (Workers Compensation and Lifetime Care Schemes) is essential.
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and commitment to the AASW Code of Ethics.
- Experience and clinical skills - assessment, counselling, advocacy, referral to community services and discharge planning in a health/rehabilitation setting.
- Experience working in a health setting with adults with a physical or cognitive disability.
- Demonstrated competence in communication skills – written and verbal, negotiation, conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated commitment to participation in supervision and professional development.
- Computer skills and demonstrated competency.
- Salary Packaging: Attractive not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits through Maxxia
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
- Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
- Salary: Competitive remuneration
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What’s next..If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Amanda English, Social Work Professional Leader
Phone: (02) 9809 9***
Email: **************@royalrehab.com.au
&
Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager - Brain Injury Unit
Phone: (02) 9808 9***
Email: **************@royalrehab.com.au
Application close date: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
