Social Worker - Aged Care Grade 2 (Regional - Traralgon )

Care Guidance; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision (monthly)

Flexible working hours

Opportunities with partner facilities

Job summary

Care Guidance is seeking a Social Worker for a Regional role in Traralgon to support residents in aged care facilities through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, case management and tailored therapeutic interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Social Work, be a current AASW member, and hold a National Police Clearance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This casual role requires autonomy and strong collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Social Work and current AASW membership.
• 5+ years of social work experience in health/aged care settings.
• Current National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counselling support, case management and individualized therapeutic interventions for older adults in residential aged care facilities.
• Manage referrals from all wards and participate in ward clinical reviews where possible.
• Support residents and families to improve mental health and wellbeing within a client-centred framework.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Counselling skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

AASW membership

Job description

Social Worker - Aged Care Grade 2 (Regional - Traralgon )

Social Workers - become part of a growing and vibrant organisation servicing the health and aged care sectors.

Care Guidance is an expanding organisation in the health and aged care sector supporting clients in times of transition, uncertainty and vulnerability.

Our approach to work is client-centred, ensuring our clients always feel heard, empowered and supported. And it's this approach, care and compassion that enables us to achieve optimum health and wellbeing outcomes for clients and their families.

At Care Guidance, \"We Care As You Do\". We are specialists within the health and aged care sector, and we pride ourselves on our knowledge, skill and ability to fully service our clients, their significant others and our industry partners. We are committed to working from a client-centred framework and ensuring our clients feel heard, empowered and supported.

A partner aged care home is seeking a Social Worker to support their residents and families as part of Care Guidance's Wellbeing Program. The Social Worker will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling support, case management and individualised therapeutic interventions to better support the mental health and wellbeing of older adults residing in residential aged care facilities.

These are casual roles with a minimum of one day per week we have opportunities based in Traralgon.

About You

Skills and experience:

Social work experience working within the health, mental health, palliative care and/or aged care sector

Interested in supporting older adults to live with dignity and to improve their mental health and wellbeing

Confident practicing as the sole Social Worker within an aged care facility

Sound clinical knowledge and skills and the ability to manage complex psychosocial issues

Previous experience in providing 1:1 counselling support

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to proactively work with multiple stakeholders to build rapport and trust, whilst effectively articulating the role of social work; and

Genuine interest and passion in achieving positive wellbeing outcomes for aged care residents and their families.

Servicing social work referrals from all wards

Engagement in ward clinical review, if possible.

The candidates we seek would have:

Bachelor degree or higher in Social Work and hold a current membership of AASW

5 year (minimum) social work experience

A current National Police Clearance

Full COVID-19 and influenza vaccination status.

A demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and within a team

Excellent communication and organisation skills to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

A supportive employer who is a strong advocate for the role of Social Work in aged care

Access to clinical supervision (monthly)

Flexible working hours; and

Access to other job opportunities with our partner hospitals and aged care homes.