Social Work – Grade 2
Fixed term part-time | 3 days a week | New innovative project
Subacute NDIS caseload | Peter James Centre | Carparking and café on site
Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload & professional development
Maintain a good work-life balance | Opportunities for flexible work arrangements
Access Fitness Passport | Employee Assistance Programs | Career development
Are you a qualified & passionate SW looking for a new challenge?
Come join Eastern Health
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Grade 2 social worker who is keen to work with dynamic teams that promote best practice and great patient outcomes in all clinical areas. You will be working as part of multidisciplinary team at the Peter James Centre. You will experience a supportive environment that ensures structured supervision, professional development opportunities and engagement in research and quality activities.
The Grade 2 Social Worker is required to provide high quality care to clients through the predominantly autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication, and to demonstrate developing professional leadership through proactive participation within the Social Work service and multi and/ or interdisciplinary teams. The Grade 2 worker is also expected to have an advanced level of experience, knowledge and skill in health care and NDIS participants.
The Grade 2 Social Worker is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities. The Grade 2 Social Worker will also be able to represent their discipline as requested by the Manager. With a 'can do' attitude, flexibility, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills, you will be a valued member of the Eastern Health Social Work team.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
Previous bed-based Social Work experience
Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care