Social Worker Grade 2 Community Care Unit

Social Worker Grade 2 

• Permanent Full-time 
• Canterbury Road Community Care Unit, Camberwell 
• Supportive and diverse multidisciplinary team
• Generous salary, super, salary packaging, ADO per month 

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

The CCU provides assessment and residential rehabilitation services within a highly structured physical envrionment. Consumers, carers and families receive high levels of contact with staff who will work to promote self-determination and empowerment, enabling progress towards achieving personal recovery goals. Services provided will be individualised to support recovery and will include discipline specific assessment and intervention, case management, individual and group work, discharge planning, education to consumers/carers, and liaison with other services. The Grade 2Social Worker will work within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of specialist social work input, and will provide supervision and mentoring to the novice work force. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:

• Holds a degree qualification in social work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers as eligible for membership as a Social Worker
• Experience working in a mental health setting 

Experience knowledge and skills:

• Sound theoretical knowledge and demonstrated ability in the delivery and evaluation of social work services to those with a lived experience of mental health
• Demonstrated at least one year post graduate experience working within a mental health setting
• Skill and experience in undertaking psycho-social assessments 
• Working knowledge of contemporary recovery principles
• Experience and understanding of NDIS
• Case management within a mental health setting 
• Development and implementation of individualised plans
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills/computer literacy 
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills 

Desirable:

• Hold a current Vic driver's licence
• Experience in group delivery
• Experience with CRM
• Training/experience undertaking Single Session Family Consultations

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.

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.**