Social Worker - Women's & Children's Program

Social Worker - Women's and Children's Program

• Temporary Full Time (Parental Leave) | Monthly day off
• Box Hill Hospital
• Diverse and engaging opportunities

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

• Provide a high quality evidence-based social work service to the women’s and children’s program including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling, bereavement care, advocacy, community liaison and referral, case management and discharge planning.
• Ensure prompt risk assessment of newly referred patients
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of women and their families
• Possess an understanding of relevant legislation and practice frameworks relating to family violence practice, including but not limited to the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM)

About you

• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements
• Previous health care experience
• Demonstrated knowledge base specific to medical diagnoses and related social health issues
• Demonstrates the ability to undertake risk management across the continuum of care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated flexibility, proficient negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capacity to work skilfully and creatively in an environment of completing values.
• Experience in supervising and teaching Social Workers, social work students and others.
• Computer literacy
• Current Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements in line with AASW CPD standards

Desirable

• Understanding of the Australian health system and the Eastern Health organizational systems and an ability to identify and address systemic issues faced by patients/families and act on them appropriately.
• Evidence of involvement in, and understanding of, principles of research and/or evaluation.
• A current Victorian driver’s 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.**