Social Worker Grade 2

Social Work Grade 2 Women's and Children's Permanent full time (monthly ADO) 80 hours per fortnight
About the role The Social Work team provides patients with additional support to improve psychological and social functioning and we ensure each patients social, emotional and cultural needs are met. We minimise the negative impacts of illness and hospitalisation on patients. We are a dynamic and innovative group of 30 plus Social Workers who are always willing to share knowledge and peer support.
There are regular department in-services, external professional development opportunities, you are able to access study leave for higher education. There are many opportunities to develop your career and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities This position is responsible for Social Work services to the areas of Women's and Children's health (Paediatrics and integrated family services program, pregnancy care) at the Ballarat Base site, but will also require flexibility into other clinical areas. You should be skilled in comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, and interest in working with children at risk, family violence, AOD, mental health and have an excellent working knowledge of the Child Protection and Family Violence response system (MARAM alignment). You will be aiming to make a difference to patients, families and teams. As the successful applicant you will have experience and competency in grief and bereavement support, care planning, decision making, liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and experience
Ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly
Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments (including risk assessments for vulnerable children and adults)
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a professional manner
Ability to plan and problem solve
Demonstrate sound knowledge in Social Work theory and practice skills
Working knowledge of Acute hospital systems and resources
Culture & Benefits At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Discounted on-site parking
Access to discounted health club membership
Staff rewards and recognition programs
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Wendee Lovel, Deputy Manager, Social Work (East) on 0439 015 736 for a confidential discussion for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
Selection Criteria
Essential : Do you hold eligibility for a practising membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)? Please provide evidence of this with your application.
Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.
Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
Essential : The successful candidate must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). Please advise if you currently hold an employee WWCC, if not are you willing to undergo one?