AddressSocial Worker, Grade 1
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive team environment
Two Permanent, full-time positions available
Fixed term, full-time contract also available to September 2024
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for a number of Grade 1Social Workers to join our team. To fulfil this role, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position. Experience in a sub-acute (GEM or Rehab) setting will be well regarded.
To perform this role, you will:
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
Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners
Classifications for this position will range from Social Worker Grade 1 SC12 – SC16 ($69,206 - $84,188 per annum).
Your Contribution
Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
Social work experience in a hospital inpatient care setting is essential
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
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.
If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at (***************@svha.org.au) who will gladly forward you a copy.
Contact: Penny Lording – Phone: 9231 3436
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details:
*************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
*************@svha.org.auClosing Date:
4 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 ***************@svha.org.au
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