Social Worker

Description:

Your Role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital
You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical social work services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance to the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
The Position
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating Social Work interventions. Provide Social work services to DVA, TAC and Workcover patientsActively intervene with appropriate counseling, support, education, community liaison and referralsActively participate and where appropriate, lead family meetings. Participate in multi-disciplinary service approach for clients, including contributing to the evaluation of the Social Work service and Clinical Specialty. Deliver patient-centered care, building health literacy and promoting self-management. Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to professional development. Supports Social Work service by communicating issues and ideas for enhancing the service. Supports the profession through Social Work student learning. Liaise with compensable bodies, financial institutions and external care agencies where appropriateLiaise with patients and their Carers to identify social support requirementsContribute to effective and efficient patient discharge planning via timely collaboration and communication with the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and their Carers.
You will have relevant Tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work and demonstrate skills in social work assessment, case management and discharge planning.
Social worker with mental health Credentials and eligible for a provider number will be preferred.
To succeed, strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential. A proven ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team enhances project effectiveness and fosters a positive working environment.
Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values
We can offer you
Salary: $68,802 - $95,126 (pro data basis for part time) + 11.5% superannuationPermanent Part time position available, up to 64 hours a fortnightSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, and well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceDynamic multidisciplinary team
For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Ganesh Kuppa, Allied Health Manager 03-54343216.
Application close: 25th April 2025
Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.