Social Worker - Ambulatory Aged Care Programs

GV Health; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

GV Health in Victoria seeks a Social Worker for the Ambulatory Aged Care Programs to support clients in the community. You will plan and deliver high quality social work interventions within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on person-centred care and improving functional outcomes for older adults.

You will engage with families and carers, assess psychosocial needs, and collaborate with GV Health departments and external services to optimise care pathways.

Qualifications

• Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and AASW eligibility.
• Experience with diverse psychosocial circumstances.
• Understanding of person-centred care in illness/disability.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work services to AACP clients and families in community setting.
• Plan and implement high quality Social Work interventions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and evaluation of outcomes.
• Coordinate with GV Health departments and external services for best practice outcomes.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Person-centred care

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW

Job description

Social Worker - Ambulatory Aged Care Programs

Job title: Social Worker- Ambulatory Aged Care

Employment type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight: 64

Classification: Social Worker Grade 2, Years 1 - 3 (SC21 - SC24)

For a confidentialconversation please contact: Jacinta Kennedy on ***************@gvhealth.org.au

About the department:

Ambulatory Aged Care Program (AACP) consists of 3 programs: Transition Care Program (TCP), Restorative Care Program (REST) and GEM In The Home (GEMITH).

The TCP provides short term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/sub-acute and residential aged care sectors. It is goal oriented, time limited and targets older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode who require more time and support in a non-hospital environment to complete their restorative process optimise their functional capacity and finalise and access their longer-term care arrangements.

REST provides the same support and management as TCP. The clients in restorative care are inpatients of GV Health while on this program. They can be younger clients (50+) and do not require an ACAS assessment to access the program.

GEMITH provides person focused care for people over 65 and operates within an integrated service delivery model utilising interdisciplinary team-based care with the aim to improve and maintain a person's functional capacity and maximise their independence.

About the role:

This position will provide Social Work services to AACP clients, their families and significant others in a community setting. The Social Worker will function as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the planning and implementation of high quality Social Work interventions. The Social Worker will have a strong focus on continuous improvement, and the ongoing evaluation of the quality and outcomes of social work interventions. The Social Worker must communicate and interact effectively with relevant departments within GV Health and external services to ensure best practice outcomes.

Successful candidate will have:

• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and intervention options for patients with diverse and complex psychosocial circumstances
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care in relation to adjustment to illness, disability or lifestyle changes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as active member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships with a wide range of internal departments, community agencies and services