AddressGrade 3 Social Worker
- Permanent Full Time/Permanent Part Time | Multiple positions
- Wantirna | Continuing Care | Car parking on site
- New service | Focus on patients with disabilities
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Continuing Care is a new and innovative subacute service specialising in the progression of care with a particular focus on patients with disabilities. The Grade 3 Senior Social Worker is required to provide high quality care to clients and families through the autonomous use of expert clinical skills within the Continuing Care service, highly effective communication, and provide professional leadership within the multi-disciplinary team, the Eastern Health Social Work Department, and the broader organisation.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements
- Previous health care experience
- Previous NDIS experience
- Advanced social work, leadership and management skills as evidenced by seven or more years post qualifying professional experience.
- Demonstrates an advanced knowledge base specific to medical diagnoses and related social health issues
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake risk management across the continuum of care
- Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated flexibility, proficient negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Capacity to work skilfully and creatively in an environment of completing values
- Demonstrate a proactive approach and change management skills
- Demonstrated high-level skills in supervising and teaching Social Workers, social work students and others
- Strong conceptual skills to provide high-level advice to the Social Work Manager and Allied Health Program manager on program, practice and policy matters
- Computer literacy
- Current Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements in line with AASW CPD standards
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
