Position Title Social Worker Grade 2 CommunityCare Unit
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Canterbury Road Community Care Unit
Award Classification Health Professionals (77) (Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024) - QUAL SOC WR Gr2 Y1
Hours (per fortnight) 80Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position SummarySocial 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 HealthEastern 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 roleThe 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 youTo 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 offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next StepsIf 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 .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.**
Contact Person Tiarn PECKETT
Contact Number (03) 9813 1722
Alternate Contact Person Lucy BERGMAN
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9813 1722
Closing Date 09/04/2024
Position Description SW2 PD CCU 2024 .pdfApplication Guide
SharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.
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