Social Worker - LCC and TSH - Full-Time

Amana Living; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in South Africa is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join their team. This full-time role involves promoting the psychological safety of clients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to navigate care planning. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor of Social Work and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for resident interaction.
• Ability to work autonomously in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social work assessments and case management.
• Liaise with clinical staff for discharge planning.
• Provide care coordination and counseling support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest aged care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is to enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid or unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, person-oriented individual to join our organisation as a Social Worker. This is full-time, spanning across two of our facilities: Thomas Scott Hostel and Lefroy Care Centre, Monday - Friday.

In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial role in promoting the psychological safety and well-being of clients/residents and their representatives as the access Amana Living Services. This position provides vital information and support tailored to each individual’s complex care and social circumstances. The Social Worker assists residents and their families in understanding their care needs and navigating the intricacies of care planning, decision-making and provision of community-based services. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to empower clients and their families to achieve their goals effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking social work assessments, including psychosocial assessments for all assigned clients in consultation with other team members
• Liaising with clinical staff/pharmacy and informing them of residents’ planned discharge dates for transport arrangements
• Case management may include supporting clients with State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and guardianship processes.
• Planning and undertaking social work interventions with clients, in conjunction with their families and the multidisciplinary team
• Providing care coordination, counselling, advocacy, mediation, referrals and support for clients when transferring them to either their home environment or a Residential Care Facility
• Providing consultation and support to Nursing and Allied Health professionals regarding psychosocial aspects of care for clients
• Ensure compliance is maintained in line with Amana Living's policies and procedures, and accreditation standards are sustained.
• Provide case management and discharge planning services to ensure that the client can either remain with the provider as a permanent residential client, or be discharged home (community) with appropriate supports, or be discharged to another provider.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced role in an organised and adaptable manner. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as this role will see you interacting with residents and their families and engaging the multidisciplinary team to provide an autonomous high level of care to meet the needs of our residents and their families.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Sector
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiations skills
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical form and reference checks

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.