Social Worker Grade 3 - Gem@Home/Rehab@Home Services

Social Worker Grade 3 - GEM@HOME/REHAB@HOME

• Permanent Full Time position
• Peter James Centre, car parking available  
• Join a friendly, Innovative multidisciplinary service delivering high quality care to patients at home.
• Grade 3 Opportunity
• $114,358.40 P.A. (paid pro rata)

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

An opportunity exists for a Grade 3Social Worker to join the Eastern Health Team in the GEM@HOME/REHAB@HOME sevice. This service is a bed substitution model and has received funding to expand the service to one the biggest in the state with 43 bed substitution beds. The team provides high quality flexible health services to patients in their own homes that require short term directed care at home.

This role entails operational leadership of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, clinical oversight of the GEM@HOME/REHAB@HOME social work service and provision of high quality care of the clients in this cohort. As the Grade 3 Social work lead you will provide clinical supervision to grade 2 Social Workers. You will also receive clinical supervision from a Grade 4 Social worker and become a member of the Eastern Health Social Work senior leadership team, including opportunities to participate in innovative quality and research projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, passionate and dynamic Grade 3Social Worker to join the expanding GEM@Home/REHAB@HOME program, to deliver early rehabilitation service in the home as part of a multidisciplinary team. As the successful applicant, you will lead the social work team to deliver great patient care and promote an integrated service that is consistent with the mission and values of Eastern Health.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for membership of the AASW 
• Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements 
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in supervising other Social Workers
• Conflict resolution skills
• The ability to lead complex discharge planning 
• Excellent time management skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work of and lead a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
• Current Victorian Drivers licence

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.**