Social Worker

Amana-Living; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amana Living is seeking a Social Worker to join our Health Care Quality team in Subiaco, WA. This full-time role focuses on safeguarding wellbeing, guiding residents and families through complex care planning and access to community services.

The role requires Bachelor of Social Work, knowledge of aged care, and strong communication, with duties ranging from psychosocial assessments to discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Sector.
• Strong time management and prioritisation.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking social work assessments and psychosocial assessments with the team.
• Liaising with clinical staff and informing discharge plans for transport.
• Case management including SAT and guardianship processes.
• Plan and undertake social work interventions with clients and families.
• Provide care coordination, counselling, advocacy and referrals.
• Consult with Nursing and Allied Health on psychosocial care.
• Ensure compliance with Amana Living policies and accreditation.
• Deliver discharge planning for residential or community transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Apply now Job no: 498057
Work type: Full time
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Social Worker

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, person orientated individual to join our organisation as a Social Worker. This is Full-time role, based at Subiaco within our Health Care Quality team.

In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial role in promoting the psychological safety and well-being of clients / residents and their representatives as the access Amana Living Services. This position provides vital information and support tailored to each individual’s complex care and social circumstances. The Social Worker assists residents and their families in understanding their care needs and navigating the intricacies of care planning, decision-making and provision of community community-based services. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to empower clients and their families to achieve their goals affectively.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking social work assessments, including psychosocial assessments for all assigned clients in consultation with other team members
• Liaising with clinical staff/ pharmacy and informing them of residents’ planned discharge dates for transport arrangements
• Case management may include supporting clients with State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and guardianship processes.
• Planning and undertaking social work interventions with clients, in conjunction with their families and the multidisciplinary team
• Providing care coordination, counselling, advocacy, mediation, referrals and support for clients when transferring them to either their home environment or a Residential Care Facility
• Providing consultation and support to Nursing and Allied Health professionals regarding psychosocial aspects of care for clients
• Ensure compliance is maintained in line with Amana Livings policies and procedures, and accreditation standards are sustained.
• provide case management and discharge planning services to ensure that the client can either: remain with the provider as a permanent residential client or, be discharged home (community) with appropriate supports, or be discharged to another provider.

What You’ll Have

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced role in an organised and adaptable manner. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as this role will see you interacting with residents and their families and engaging the multidisciplinary team to provide an autonomous high level of care to meet the needs of our residents and their families.

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Sector
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiations skills
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!