Social Worker - Albany or Remote

• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
• Leave loading payments of up to 17.5%
• Permanent 1 day per fortnight contract on offer
• Telehealth option from our Osborne Park base in Perth

The opportunity
Silverchain Multidisciplinary Care Team are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the our Albany team on a Permanent Part Time basis working a minimum of 1 day (7.6 hours) per fortnight. This role is based out of Albany service centre, between the hours 8.30am - 5.00pm with some flexibility in start and finish times. We are also offering the option of a Telehealth position based from our Osborne Park office in Perth.

Key responsibilities
You will work closely with clients, their families and relevant others to take a holistic approach to the social and health needs of clients with an ultimate goal of reducing the number of unplanned admissions to hospitals by successfully integrating the care needs of each client.

About you
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible membership of AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers)
• Previous experience working within palliative care
• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in client assessments and care plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High computer literacy

Benefits of working at Silverchain
• We offer hands on training program, and access to a number of senior staff to provide support and development
• Working as part of a supportive dynamic team
• A highly reputable nationally recognised industry leader
• Competitive rates of pay and the ability to earn up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
• Staff are equipped with innovative mobile technology for working in the community
• Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
• Health insurance programme - 12% discount with HBF

Feel free to press apply if you wish to be considered for this exciting role