Social Worker

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Emerald; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a skilled Social Worker to support patients and families within Allied Health. You will provide psychosocial care, advocacy and practical assistance as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a Social Work degree and be eligible for AASW membership, with supervision and opportunities for professional development and mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree required with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Understand social work practice, legislation and policy with ability to manage workload autonomously.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; advocate for patients and families.
• Keen to learn, contribute to research and professional development, and help improve services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based social work to help patients and families navigate psychosocial challenges.
• Grow clinical confidence by handling increasingly complex cases with supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor students/new social workers.
• Participate in education, quality improvement and shaping service practices.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Autonomous work

Research & development

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

About us

People, connection and positive change — that's what Allied Health is all about.

Our Allied Health teams work alongside medical, nursing and operational teams, as well as community partners, to help people recover, stay well and get the support they need.

Our Social Workers look beyond the diagnosis, recognising the impact that life, relationships, culture, finances and other circumstances can have on health and wellbeing. Through practical support, advocacy and specialised interventions, we help people navigate challenges, strengthen their wellbeing and connect with the right services.

About the role

• Make a real difference. Deliver evidence-based social work that helps patients and families navigate the social, emotional and practical challenges impacting their wellbeing.
• Grow your clinical confidence. Build your experience, develop your clinical judgement and take on increasingly complex situations with the right support and supervision.
• Share, support and collaborate. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, provide psychosocial advice and help mentor students and less experienced social workers.
• Help make care better. Get involved in education, professional development, quality improvement and shaping the practices and processes of the Social Work service.

About you

• You have a Social Work degree and are eligible for AASW membership. Newly qualified applicants awaiting conferral or registration are welcome to apply.
• Understand social work practice, social systems, legislation and policy, with the confidence to manage your workload and work autonomously.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, build relationships and confidently advocate for patients and families.
• Keen to learn, contribute to research and professional development, improve services and help develop the next generation of social workers.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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