Social Worker Grade 2 – ED & Trauma (Permanent, Full-Time)

Alfred; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker Grade 2 for The Alfred site in Melbourne. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated care to ED/trauma patients, with embedded trauma service exposure.

Shift work covers 7am-7pm blocks and one day weekly in trauma units. Ideal candidates have 3+ years post qualifying experience, strong discharge planning skills, and capability to supervise students.

Qualifications

• Advanced social work skills with 3+ years post qualifying experience.
• Understanding of hospital admission and discharge processes.
• Experience in trauma/ED settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Experience supervising students or junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work services to trauma/ED patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for complex cases.
• Lead discharge planning and care coordination to avoid unnecessary admissions.
• Coordinate with trauma services and inpatient wards.
• Manage risk factors including family violence and crisis issues.
• Support shift coverage across ED and trauma units as required.

Skills

Advanced social work

ED experience

Discharge planning

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Job description

Bayside Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker Grade 2 for The Alfred site in Melbourne. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated care to ED/trauma patients, with embedded trauma service exposure.

Shift work covers 7am-7pm blocks and one day weekly in trauma units. Ideal candidates have 3+ years post qualifying experience, strong discharge planning skills, and capability to supervise students.