Social Worker – Grade 1 or Grade 2 (Casual)

About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Seeking enthusiastic Grade 1 or Grade 2 Social Workers who demonstrates excellent communication skills, exhibits ethical and professional responsibility, and are keen to further develop and maintain their skills and knowledge in an exciting and innovative work environment, on a casual basis.

• Casual positions
• Working across all areas of the Western Health Social Work Department
• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in different areas of public health
• Supported by a structured supervision program focusing on reflective practice, ongoing professional development and learning

An excellent opportunity for a motivated social worker who is continually striving to provide innovative and effective social work interventions, and wanting to be challenged through responding to the diverse needs of the community. This role supports social work career progression through opportunities for further learning and participation in team and departmental activities.

Duties

• Provide a timely response to referrals, through performing evidence based clinical services using a person centred approach in the development of an appropriate treatment plan
• Demonstrate independent clinical reasoning and clinical competencies, including expertise in use of relevant assessment tools, treatment methods, and case management skills
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team to enable safe discharge and facilitate patient flow
• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor/Masters of Social Work degree and eligibility for AASW membership
• Sound interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Current Working With Children Check

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working With Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies