Start a new journey with us
Apply knowledge and skills in assessment and provide targeted interventions as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes in relation to client identified goals.
• Permanent Part Time opportunity
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
* We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
* We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
* We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
This role will provide leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to clients referred for Aged Care Assessment. There is a requirement to deliver high quality social work services through the provision of comprehensive assessment and knowledge of relevant services to promote, maintain and restore the health, functional ability, and quality of life for older adults.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Competency in My Aged Care comprehensive assessments is highly desirable though not essential.
* High quality Social Work advice to assist transdisciplinary care by effectively integrating the social work perspective and collaboration as required with government and non-government service providers to improve health outcomes.
* High level expertise and skills in delivering assessment, intervention and independent decision-making reflecting evidence informed interventions to adults to ensure the maintenance of social work practice standards.
Please refer to the role descriptions for a complete list of the requirements of the role.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia for a Social Worker, eligibility of AASW membership
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
* Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
* A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.