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SalaryReference Number: 34299: Social Worker Gr 1 - Inpatient Medical Unit
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Social Worker to join the Social Work team at Northern Health.
This is a fixed term Grade 1 Social Work position which requires the provision of high-quality Social Work assessments, intervention and discharge planning. The Social Worker is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and is expected to share their assessment with the team and work together to formulate a comprehensive and safe discharge plan for the patient. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
This is a full-time position at 80 hrs per fortnight, including an ADO each month. This position is based on an acute medical ward and requires assisting on other wards as required. The incumbent will deliver the Social Work modules to the Cardiac Rehab Group.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, intervention, discharge planning of patients within a hospital inpatient setting.
- Demonstrated ability to complete timely risk assessments and intervention to patients experiencing crisis, including a sound understanding of appropriate legislation when required.
- Highly developed interpersonal, practical negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and dedication to ongoing Quality Improvement.
- Good knowledge of relevant community resources and information.
- Eligibility for membership of the AASW.
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please contact:
Joan McEleavy, Senior Social Worker, ph. 0455 560 368 or
Tim Gauci, Senior Social Worker, ph. 0447 927 676
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Applications close 11th December 2022.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
