Allied Health Assistant - Social Work Casual Pool (Aha2)

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
• Salary AHA-2 $30.01 - $32.28 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in providing essential support to the Social Work discipline across various sites within CALHN. As part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in delivering allied health services to our patients and clients, contributing to a holistic and patient-centred approach to care. Under the guidance of the Principal Social Worker, you will assist in coordinating and providing critical social work services, ensuring that patients receive the support they need throughout their healthcare journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a multi-site, fast-paced setting and is eager to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities. You will have the chance to build your skills and knowledge while working alongside a supportive team of professionals. If you are passionate about social work, keen to work in a collaborative team environment, and driven to help those in need, we would love to hear from you!

About You

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, flexible, and eager to grow within the allied health field. In this role, you’ll bring the following qualities and skills:

• Demonstrated initiative and strong collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to professional development and the ability to work under the guidance of Allied Health professionals.
• Sound communication skills with an understanding of working within diverse communities and promoting inclusion.
• Previous experience in a service environment , with a strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical practice.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 896301

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 March 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

896301 RD Allied Health Assistant - Social Work Casual Pool (AHA2).pdf

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