AddressSocial worker – Grade 3 – Memory and Geriatric Clinics
Part Time, permanent, 24 hours per week based in Kew
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and dynamic team.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Grade 3Social Worker on a permanent, part time basis (24 hrs per week). You will work within a multidisciplinary team who delivers excellent patient centred care and lead on ensuring the clients are linked into services and community supports.
As the CHSP Social Worker in CDAMS-GMC, you will work closely with clients presenting with frailty and/ or cognitive impairment who require assistance to connect with support services. The aim of the role is to enable the clients to maintain their quality of life and remain at home as long as possible and support their carer(s) to help minimise carers strain.
This will include supporting the client and carer with linking to community services such as Dementia Australia, Dementia Support Australia, community groups, My Aged Care, NDIS, Legal services, social groups, carer support services and requires an excellent knowledge of the same. The interventions are generally short term (approx. up to 3 months).
Classifications for this position will range from SC31 to SC34 ($102,091 - $116,646 per annum, pro rata for part time)
Your Contribution
Bachelor or Qualifying Masters of Social Work
Minimum of seven (7) years’ post-graduate experience
Extensive experience working with clients over the age of 65 with multiple health issues, comorbidities, neurocognitive disorders and complex care needs.
Extensive experience working with clients/carers in relation to capacity, VCAT and legal pathways.
Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills that incorporate excellent communication.
Demonstrated commitment to service improvement and professional development.
Capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of health professionals and external stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of health and well-being outcomes.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Well-developed computer skills (outlook, word, excel, patient management systems)
Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Company
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
About Department
This position is part of the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) within St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, which also includes nursing, and allied health, and will be co-located with the Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) and Geriatric Medical Clinic (GMC) based at St George’s Hospital in Kew.
The role provides direct service delivery, and tailored support to those experiencing diverse barriers to accessing services, assists linking clients and carers in with appropriate services, education, and community supports, to enhance their quality of life.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.
Respectfully, no agencies please
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details:
Miss Jade Birks 0402 306 *** **********@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
23 July 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
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