AddressJob no: 802982
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Hills
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Mount Barker
Salary: $84,399 - $97,774 p.a (pro rata) - Temporary Part Time (up to 29 September 2023) - AHP2
The Social Worker applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and / or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of Community services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. The Social Worker works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Social Worker utilizes a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.
The position provides interventions for clients across the lifespan, in multiple settings and clients may be seen under many programs predominantly in the Acute Care setting; Antenatal and Maternity, and as required across Community & Allied Health programs eg National Disability Insurance Scheme, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Hospital avoidance programs.
Must hold a recognized qualification within Social Work Profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). It is also desirable to participate in the AASW’s accredited continuing professional development program.
Must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies OR have completed a post-graduate 2-year Masters with a related allied health undergraduate degree for appointment at this level.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
This is a part time vacancy, working 60 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
This vacancy is classified as AHP2, classification to be determined upon qualifications and experience
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Screening/Check and specific immunisation requirements. COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Public Health Act 2011 (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) to work in SA Health/health care setting.
Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 802982
Advertised: 08 Sep 2022 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2022 Cen. Australia Standard Time
