Transitional Care Social Worker — Flexible Hours

Queensland Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Salary packaging

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Research opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Social Worker for the Transitional Care Program on the Gold Coast. The role involves delivering a patient- and family-centered social work service, undertaking case management, and coordinating care across internal and brokered services. Home visits and site visits are part of the duties.

You will receive supervision from the Transition Care Program Senior Social Worker and develop clinical expertise through ongoing learning within the team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Social Work is required.
• Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Vaccination as specified (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B) or be willing to obtain it.
• Driver Licence is required.
• Aged Care Check (cost covered by GCH).
• Criminal History Screening required (cost covered by GCH).

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and responsive social work service to patients and families/carers.
• Undertake case management including coordination of internal and brokered services.
• Conduct home visits and visits to other Gold Coast Health sites.
• Receive clinical practice supervision from the Transition Care Program Senior Social Worker.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge through active learning within the team.

Skills

Case management

Home visits

Clinical supervision

Education

Tertiary degree in Social Work

Job description

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Social Worker for the Transitional Care Program on the Gold Coast. The role involves delivering a patient- and family-centered social work service, undertaking case management, and coordinating care across internal and brokered services. Home visits and site visits are part of the duties.

You will receive supervision from the Transition Care Program Senior Social Worker and develop clinical expertise through ongoing learning within the team.