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Social Worker Care Awaiting Placement South

South Australia Health Careers
Adelaide Full-day Full-time

Description:


  • Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Repat Health Precinct – Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care
  • Salary $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Part Time 30 hours per week – Ongoing

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join our Transition Services Team.

About the role:

As the Social Worker you will be working within the Care Awaiting Placement South (CAPS) team where you will assist the implementation and management of this service delivery model. Duties for the role will include:

  • Developing, implementing and evaluating innovative responses and flexible service options to meet identified needs to support the CAPS program
  • Receiving and triaging referrals from the acute and sub-acute sectors
  • Providing support for both the acute and community service providers in operational aspects of the CAPS Program
  • Being a resource for patients, staff, families, service providers and other stakeholders regarding the CAPS Program

About you:

  • Effective liaison, goal setting and negotiation skills and ability to work in a flexible manner
  • Demonstrated skills in case management/care coordination and the ability to make complex clinical decisions including sourcing and coordinating services to meet clinical and community care needs
  • Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team with contribution to the development and attainment of team goals
  • A degree in Social Work (eligibility for membership of the AASW)
  • Proven experience in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Kelly Vlass, Manager Transition Services, ph: (08) 7117 5313 or e-mail to Kelly.Vlass@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 23 April 2025

Attachments:

  • 899870 - Social Worker Care Awaiting Placement - Role Description
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  • International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

  • We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
  • 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.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
  • SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 899870
17 Apr 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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