Social Worker - Sub Acute, Acute and Outpatients

GV Health; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Subsidised staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study-lea

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE Outstanding reward and recognit

Job summary

GV Health in regional Victoria invites applications for a Social Worker in Sub Acute, Acute and Outpatients. This fixed term, part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) is based at Graham Street and supports patients in Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management within a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide practical and emotional support to patients and families, manage a clinical caseload, and contribute to the broader social work service.

Qualifications

• Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Skills in assessment and intervention for psychosocially diverse patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills managing a clinical caseload and non-clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work support to patients in Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and GERI units.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patients and families through health changes.
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload with practical and emotional support; may work in Acute Units and Specialist Clinics.

Skills

Assessment & intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

Approved Social Work qualification

AASW eligibility

Job description

Social Worker - Sub Acute, Acute and Outpatients

Job title: Social Worker - Sub Acute, Acute and Outpatients

Employment type:Fixed TermPart Time until June 2027

Hours per fortnight: 64

Classification: Grade 1, Years 1 - 5 (SC12 - SC16)

Location: Graham Street

For a confidentialconversation please contact: Karen Dyer on **********@gvhealth.org.au

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Social Work Department at GV Health. In this position you will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidiscilpinary team in the Mary Coram Unit providing Social Work support to patients admitted for Palliative Care, Rehabilitation or Geriatric Evaluation and Management. This position may also include work in the Acute Units and Specialist Clinics.

Working as a member of a cohesive team, you will be well supported as you manage a diverse caseload providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families to assist in the management of changes to their health and wellbeing.

We are looking for

• 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 ability to work independently and as an active member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills in the management of a clinical caseload and non clinical responsibilities

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Our region:

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.

Generous salary packaging, subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships

• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.