Social Worker Grade 1

In this exciting full-time Grade 1 Social Worker role based in Richmond you will be responsible for providing social work services to the acute general medical ward. You will be part of the acute social work team and report to the social work team leaders and allied health manager. You will make an impact by: Striving for patient and family inclusive practice in all stages of care. Engaging positively with all other colleagues to achieve best clinical outcomes. Developing the social work service both internally and externally via working in a collaborative model of practice. Providing an exceptional patient-centred care experience. Being a patient advocate whilst understanding the needs of the organisation. To be successful in this role You will be a tertiary qualified social worker with experience in psychosocial assessments, adjustment to illness, counselling, discharge planning and community liaison in the acute hospital setting. Experience in end-of-life care, residential aged care placement, carer stress, capacity and decision-making issues as well as VCAT/Guardianship and NDIS applications and processes will be highly regarded. You will have Strong interpersonal skills working closely alongside the interdisciplinary team on the ward. Previous experience in an acute hospital setting (highly desirable). Well-developed organisational and planning skills. Be able to interact and collaborate with all members of a multidisciplinary team. Have sound theoretical knowledge of current social work practices particularly in the areas of health and disability. Position Description – Inherent Requirements Qualifications Bachelor or Masters of Social Work Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Additional Information Why Join Epworth At Epworth it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure every patient gets the best care. We will give you access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take-home pay The largest educational scholarship programme of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Ready to Make a Difference To apply click the “I’m Interested” button to attach your CV and cover letter. We encourage early applications as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact or call (03) . Applications are reviewed as received. Don't wait – this role may be filled before the closing date. Apply now we've over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and we're ready to welcome yours It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child-safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care. Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full-time Key Skills Motivational Interviewing, Acute Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Intake Experience, Hospice Care, Case Management, Home Care, Child Welfare, Experience with Children, Social Work, Addiction Counseling Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr