Social Worker Grade 2 - Sandringham Hospital

Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Position
• Full Time - 80 Hours + ADO
• Social Worker, Grade 2 Classification
• General Medicine Stream - Sandringham Hospital

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?
A full-time Garde 2 Social Work position is available at Sandringham Hospital. We are looking for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic hospital Social Worker who can confidently work across general medicine, and emergency services and be available to provide social work leave cover in maternity services. The successful applicant will have solid clinical skills and proven competencies in psychosocial assessments, counselling, and discharge planning and the flexibility in managing the competing demands and changing practices of a busy community hospital.
The Department
The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on the quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.
Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services that increase the quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to home. This role is an exciting new role at Sandringham Hospital developed to meet the needs of the growing general medicine inpatient service.
You will be part of a dynamic Social Work team in providing social work inpatient services across the Hospital. The position sits within general medicine and is part of a strong allied health cohort that works collaboratively in meeting the complex demands and discharge concerns of this client group.
You will be part of a larger Social Work Department within Alfred health and have access to various professional development and supervision opportunities.
The Role
The role involves work within General medicine in the Social work department at Alfred Health.
You will become part of a dynamic and supportive department that is committed to excellence and innovation. We provide skilled supervision and ongoing professional development. This role will work with acute inpatients with a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork. You will be involved in the discharge planning and support for patients and families. This role would suit someone who is well organised, and able to work within a fast-paced unit with demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessments, problem-solving, communication and hospital discharge planning. You will be a dynamic, innovative and flexible practitioner with a good knowledge of resources, residential care processes and referral networks. Experience in dealing with complex discharge planning will be an advantage.
This position may require one to work at any or all campuses of Alfred Health as and when required. Such a requirement may be ongoing, a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis or a permanent change of location.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following:

- Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS/VCAT Guardianship List * Comprehensive knowledge and counselling skills related to chronic illness, illness behaviour and adjustment to illness, loss and grief

• Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting
• Experience with student and staff supervision preferred
• Previous aged care and rehabilitation experience is desired

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For more details on the role please download the attached Position Description.
Please contact Parla Vakirtzis for more information about the role on 9076 3026
Applications Close at 11pm on Tuesday the 30th of January, 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.
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