Community Palliative Care Social Worker - Growth & Impact

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive learning and growthOppt.

Wellness programs and fitness passport

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health in regional Victoria is seeking a Palliative Care Social Worker to join the Community Palliative Care Team. You will undertake psychosocial assessments, provide counselling, advocacy, care coordination and supportive interventions for patients, carers and families receiving palliative care services.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to compassionate, person-centred care across community and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience in social work practice within healthcare, community health, palliative care or related clinical settings.
• Experience undertaking psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and case management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, carers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Current Victorian or NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and case management for patients and families.
• Provide care coordination and supportive interventions across community and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

Job description

Albury Wodonga Health in regional Victoria is seeking a Palliative Care Social Worker to join the Community Palliative Care Team. You will undertake psychosocial assessments, provide counselling, advocacy, care coordination and supportive interventions for patients, carers and families receiving palliative care services.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to compassionate, person-centred care across community and outpatient settings.