Social Worker - Grade 2

• Progress your career
• Friendly and dynamic team with leadership opportunities
• Permanent, full time position based at St George's Hospital, Kew

About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a permanent basis. At St Vincent's we have an approach to working with patients which puts them at the heart of their care. This position will work with patients in the Rehabilitation Unit based at St George's Hospital, Kew. To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position. Experience in an hospital setting (acute or sub-acute) would be highly regarded.

You will be required to:

• Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans
• Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes
• Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities
• Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required
• Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners

Classifications for Grade 2 Social Workers range from SC21 - SC24 ($90,235 - $103,724 per annum)

For a copy of the position description, please email Guy Bussenschutt ([email protected])

Your Contribution

• Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
• Significant social work experience in an Australian hospital setting is essential
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Social Work Department
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.

The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please note: If qualified overseas, application must include qualification assessment letter from AASW to confirm eligibility for membership.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Respectfully, no agencies please.