Social Work - Senior (Cognitive Support Unit/Complex Management Unit)
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Posted 3 days ago
About Our Social Work and Support Services
Social Work Services and Support Services work across all clinical directorates of Gold Coast Health with acute teams based throughout Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), Robina Hospital and Tugun Satellite Health Centre. Social Work Services aim to improve the patient experience of our hospital services by reducing length of stay, improving access to acute hospital services when they are needed, and working to help prevent further admissions.
About your new role
As a valued member of the Social Work Services team, you will deliver social work services to patients and families in the Cognitive Support Unit/Complex Management Unit within the subacute facility and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical work undertaken will be of a varied nature and will require service provision to patients, their families/ carers, and other key stakeholders. This includes:
- Utilising extensive clinical experience in geriatrics, complex management and cognitive support units with a high level of knowledge and clinical skills
- Managing a complex caseload with limited access to direct clinical practice supervision
- Applying differential assessment methods to identify clinical risk appropriate to the client group
- Utilising well developed communication, consultation and conflict resolution skills to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- University level Social Work degree accredited by the AASW
- Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Brand new facility with modern amenities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time (two positions)
- Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum
About Gold Coast Health
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 16 June 2025
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC639835
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
About Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the principal provider of health services for the Gold Coast area. It is independently and locally controlled by a Board, which exercises significant powers in the management of service delivery.
The $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital has been a significant investment in health infrastructure for the Gold Coast and is one of Queensland's largest clinical teaching and research facilities.
The Gold Coast HHS is moving towards a patient-focused appointment booking process to help reduce the number of patients failing to attend an outpatient appointment or procedure, reduce waiting lists and better identification of patients in need of an appointment.
The Consumer first project has made significant sustainable and innovative changes to enhance the quality of care for mental health patients. There is now a consistent and monitored approach to crisis management planning, supporting patients to manage crisis situations and potentially avoiding unnecessary presentations to the emergency department.
The Falls and Balance Clinic, in partnership with general practitioners, has reduced the rate of falls among high-risk older adults with a 92 per cent reduction in falls between the initial appointment and review, thereby reducing hospital and emergency department admissions.
Oral health waiting times for general dental assessment have been reduced by almost 50 per cent in less than 12 months.
Planning for the Southport Health Precinct is underway, with a range of outpatient and community based services expected to move into refurbished buildings in 2014.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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