Job Title
Alfred Health is a leader in healthcare delivery, improvement, research, and education.
Key Details:
* Permanent or fixed-term positions available
* Casual weekend grade 2 social workers required
* Full-time, part-time, and opportunities for weekend work
The Social Work department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. Our focus is on the quality of life and participation in care.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others
2. Reduce length of stay in acute hospital setting, prevent admissions, and coordinate hospital and community services
3. Develop and maintain community linkages
Requirements:
* Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
* Bachelor of Social Work or recognised equivalent
* Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred
* Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits:
* Salary packaging
* Discounted private health insurance
* Onsite parking (subject to availability)
This role requires knowledge of working within an electronic medical record and experience in a hospital setting.