Social Work Assistant (530334)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 75.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Professional development support

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Resumo da vaga

Department of Health Tasmania in Hobart is seeking a Social Work Assistant to join the Social Work Services team across hospital units including acute medical and surgical, subacute, aged care and women’s/children’s services. Under supervision of a Social Worker, you will assist clients with forms, provide administrative support, and participate in team meetings and development opportunities.

A Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent is required.

Qualificações

• Experience in direct client/patient work in a health or human services setting
• Ability to work in a patient care environment assisting patients/clients under the direction of the Social Worker
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of health professionals
• Ability to exercise initiative and carry out safe working practices within a multi-disciplinary team

Responsabilidades

• Under supervision, provide information and assist clients with forms
• Provide general administrative and procedural assistance to clients, stakeholders and Social Work Services
• Participate in team meetings, ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Initiative

Independent judgement

Safety practices

Formação

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification

Descrição da vaga

• Applicant Guide.docx

The Team

Join the Social Work team at the Royal Hobart Hospital working in a supportive and values driven team. The Social Work Team works across a variety of hospital in patient units including acute medical and surgical, subacute, aged care and women's and children's. The work is dynamic and fast paced.

The Role

The Social Work Assistant will:

• Under the direction and supervision of a Social Worker or in accordance with an approved care plan provide information and assist clients with the completion and lodging of forms.
• Provide general administrative and procedural assistance to clients, stakeholders and Social Work Services including receiving and recording information and phone calls from clients and referrers as required.
• Participate in team meetings, ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

You will need

• Experience, knowledge, skills, and the ability to work in a patient care environment assisting patients/clients under the direction of the Social Worker.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of health professionals.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and flexibility, and carry out safe working practices within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 6 months

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

• Knowledge and understanding of health and community-based resources
• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification
• Experience in direct client/patient work in a health or human services setting

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Social Work Assistant

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

Name: Louella Tria

Position: Team Leader - Social Work Services

Phone number: 03 6166 8354

Email address: [e-mail]

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