Senior Social Worker (Grade 3) Oncology

Remedy Recruitment Australia; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Grade 3) to join a reputable healthcare provider. The role focuses on leading social work services for cancer patients and families across the continuum of care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address social, emotional, and psychological needs.

The ideal candidate will have formal social work qualifications, relevant registration, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Comprehensive knowledge and clinical experience across the continuum of care in Emergency Dept, acute palliative care and outpatients.
• Demonstrated experience in oncology service provision
• Able to build and manage professional relationships
• Leadership skills such as strong communication, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Experience in training and mentoring clinical supervision of Social workers and students

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert social work services to patients and families living with cancer across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address social, emotional, and psychological needs of patients and families.
• Contribute to patient-centered care plans, improve health outcomes, and navigate complex social situations within the healthcare system.
• Lead and support professional development and excellence in patient care.

Job description

Our client, a reputable healthcare provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Grade 3) to join their dedicated team. This exciting new role offers the opportunity to lead and provide expert social work services to patients, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address the social, emotional, and psychological needs of patients and their families who are living with cancer across the continuum of care. Your expertise will contribute to patient-centred care plans, improve health outcomes, and navigate complex social situations within the healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in social work within a health setting, strong communication skills, and a passion for advocacy. A formal qualification in social work, relevant registration, and demonstrated leadership abilities are essential.

This position offers a chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on community health. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and excellence in patient care.

Key Criteria

1. Qualified Social Worker eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
2. Comprehensive knowledge and clinical experience across the continuum of care in Emergency Dept, acute palliative care and outpatients.
3. Demonstrated experience in oncology service provision
4. Able to build and manage professional relationships
5. Leadership skills such as strong communication, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and problem solving.
6. Experience in training and mentoring clinical supervision of Social workers and students

Benefits

1. Work with an organisation who deliver quality healthcare through values based behaviours
2. Relocation incentives may apply for this position, details depending on current location
3. Accommodation support for 10 weeks
4. Free Community connector program as you join this wonderful community
5. Flexible work practices and options to support work/life balance