Senior Social Worker – Virtual Home Care Leader

Department of Health; Hobart; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking an experienced health social worker to join our Care@home team in Hobart. The role delivers accessible social work services to adults within a statewide virtual care program that supports patients to stay well at home while reducing hospital admissions.

As a senior member of the team you will contribute to leadership, policy development and implementation, provide psychosocial support, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a practising social worker in hospital and community settings.
• Knowledge of primary health care principles and health policy.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide senior leadership support and psychosocial intervention for chronic health needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accessible and equitable social work services to adults in the care@Home program.
• Provide holistic psychosocial service that is evidence-informed, locally appropriate and sustainable.
• Support leadership in developing, implementing and monitoring policies and practices that reflect the priorities and standards of the service.

Skills

Senior social work experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Primary health care principles

Policy development support

Education

AASW-approved qualification

AASW membership eligibility

Working with Children Registration

Driver’s Licence

Job description

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking an experienced health social worker to join our Care@home team in Hobart. The role delivers accessible social work services to adults within a statewide virtual care program that supports patients to stay well at home while reducing hospital admissions.

As a senior member of the team you will contribute to leadership, policy development and implementation, provide psychosocial support, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team to