Social Work Grade 3 Team Leader Cancer ServicesPosted: 4 days agoPay: CompetitiveLocation: Melbourne/VictoriaEmployment type: Full-TimeJob DescriptionReq#: X6QAEAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.Permanently Team Leader CancerFull Time at 80 hours per fortnight (with flexible monthly ADO's)Social Worker Grade 3Location: Alfred HospitalGreat staff benefits!The DepartmentThe Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of Alfred Health; A focus on the quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.
Social Work aims to identify and assist in addressing the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services, such as counselling support, grief and loss support, advocacy, service provision and complex and considered discharge planning.
The Social Work Service is aligned to the Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets.
The Social Work Service is committed to the teaching and ongoing professional education of staff and students, research and quality improvement activities.
All Social Work staff must meet the profession's competency-based minimum standards of practice at all times and must be eligible for AASW registration.Position SummaryThe Team Leader is responsible for the provision of advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others.
This includes clinical development within the Cancer Services Program.
The Team Leader will identify and meet the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the clinical units, particularly in managing complex clinical cases, undergraduate teaching and education, and implementing research activities for the clinical specialty.
The Team Leader will contribute to the ongoing professional development of Social Work staff and demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, providing supervision to staff as required.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are also essential.
This role requires relevant health leadership experience and the ability to demonstrate team leadership capabilities.
A high level understanding of hospital social work will be crucial for this role.Experience and Qualifications RequiredDemonstrated team leadership experience preferably in a hospital settingSkills and knowledge in the provision of complex social work services within an acute health care environmentDemonstrated clinical competence for a clinical caseload in the area of Cancer Services, or related clinical specialty, and to provide a range of direct clinical services including services to clients with more complex needsDemonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement service delivery initiatives to specialist areas which promote quality patient care and optimum organisational outcomesAbility to exercise professional judgement and/or seek advice and consultation when appropriateUnderstand priority needs and adapt workload priorities in accordance with these changing needsHighly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsAcademic: Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers.
Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalentExperience: Minimum 7 years full-time clinical experience and postgraduate qualifications desirable, or working towards completion, including demonstrated interest in continual learningStaff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, payroll deductible expenseOnsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expenseModern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staffAccess to health and wellbeing incentivesDiscounted health insuranceApplications close at 11 pm Monday, 21 April 2025.
Please address your ability to demonstrate the key duties and responsibilities in your application.
Please contact Carly Maxwell- Grade 4 Social Work Clinical Operations and Supervision Lead- 9076 3026 if you require further information.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.About the companyThe Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.
#J-18808-Ljbffr