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Form of workAt Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.
We are currently seeking Social Worker applications to join one of our Transition Care Teams on a permanent part-time basis.
If you are a qualified Social Worker with a passion to work in Disability and share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous – we would love to hear from you!
Located in Marangaroo, this Transitional Accommodation Program offers a 23-bed facility supporting individuals 16-64 years old with acquired brain injury, CVA and complex medical conditions.
The program assists clients to successfully transition from hospital to home or supported accommodation. We can offer up to 45 hours per fortnight.
As a transition Care Social Worker, you will be responsible for completing initial social work assessments to understand each clients’ unique goals and supporting key stakeholders to identify barriers and enablers to discharge. You will provide ongoing support to clients and key stakeholders in relation to administration, guardianship, financial, and legal and/or advanced healthcare planning. As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute towards goal setting and provide discharge and overall case coordination for transition care clients. Ad hoc support to the residents in the co-located residential care facility will also be required as a part of this role.
Brightwater can offer you:
- The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
- Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
- Professional development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Additional 5 days of leave
The ideal candidate will:
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (active
membership preferred) - Strong commitment to providing safe high quality care
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in various environments with a diverse range of
people - Demonstrated experience as a Social Worker to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, problem solve and meet
deadlines - Working knowledge of occupational safety and health legislation; and where relevant, the Aged Care Act (1997)
and/or Disability Services Commission Standards (1988) and the Guardianship and Administration Act (1990) - Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement
- Current satisfactory National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 12 months)
- Possess a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s License and own a reliable car
- Evidence of up to date flu vaccination
- Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check
With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.
If you are passionate about working at a place where people are caring, authentic, progressive and courageous, then submit your application by COB 18 May 2024. Please read the attached job description for more information on the role - note that shortlisting will begin immediately. Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.
For confidential enquiries, please phone Madaline Chitra, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0481 092 *** or email ***********@brightwatergroup.com.
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