Social Worker

Calvarycare; Hobart; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and CAR

Job summary

Calvary Care in Hobart, TAS, seeks a Social Worker to provide services across Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Medical Wards on a 0.4 FTE permanent part-time basis. Casual or credentialed applicants may be considered.

The role emphasizes counselling, information provision, and support for clients navigating complex systems. Applicants should hold a Degree in Social Work, be eligible for AASW membership, and demonstrate evidence-based clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is required.
• Eligibility for AASW membership is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to perform evidence-based clinical assessment and intervention.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork is preferred.
• Experience in palliative care, oncology or rehabilitation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within a team framework across Palliative, Cancer, Rehab and Medical wards.
• Counsel clients and provide information, emotional and moral support.
• Help clients navigate government services and access relevant supports.

Skills

Social work

Counselling

Team collaboration

Palliative care

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW membership

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• A great opportunity to work in a vibrant multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting

About the role

The Social Worker role provides a service across both the St Johns and the Lenah Valley Calvary Campuses on predominantly Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Medical Wards. The position is a 0.4FTE permanent part-time position however casual or credentialled Social Workers will be considered to fill the role.

Your main duties will include:

• Work within a team framework to provide comprehensive care to Palliative, Cancer, Rehab and Medical clients
• Communicate consistently and reliably with clients to address their needs and provide counselling, information, emotional and moral support
• Assisting clients to access relevant support services and navigate government and processes

About you

• Degree in Social Work
• Eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of evidence based clinical assessment and intervention to a variety of presentations
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• experience working in the area of palliative care, Oncology, Rehabilitation
• A current Driver's License

For further information please contact Sandra Hniat Allied Health Manager

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella