Senior Social Work Leader for Acute & Palliative Care

Bayside Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bayside Health in Frankston, Victoria, is recruiting a Senior Social Work Leader to guide a dedicated team across acute, sub-acute and palliative settings. You will provide expert guidance on complex psychosocial matters and drive service improvements within the Social Work Department.

The role requires a senior clinical background, extensive health social work experience, and strong leadership to develop staff and ensure high-quality patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Member, or eligible for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Extensive experience in health Social Work.
• Demonstrated experience at a senior clinical level and experience in leading social work health professionals.
• Knowledge of current standards of practice for health social workers and supporting education, competency and workforce frameworks.
• Expert knowledge of the application of social work theory to practice with demonstrated proficiency in psychosocial assessment, intervention, counselling, case management and discharge planning.
• Experience in leading proactive, constructive, safe and creative approaches to problem solving.
• High level of experience in the disability sector and significant knowledge of Family Violence, NDIS and VCAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of Social Workers delivering high-quality care across acute, sub-acute and palliative care settings.
• Provide expert guidance on complex psychosocial matters, support and develop staff, drive service improvements, and contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Social Work Department.

Skills

AASW member

Senior clinical level

Health social work

Practice standards

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

NDIS knowledge

VCAT knowledge

Problem solving leadership

Job description

Bayside Health in Frankston, Victoria, is recruiting a Senior Social Work Leader to guide a dedicated team across acute, sub-acute and palliative settings. You will provide expert guidance on complex psychosocial matters and drive service improvements within the Social Work Department.

The role requires a senior clinical background, extensive health social work experience, and strong leadership to develop staff and ensure high-quality patient- and family-centered care.