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At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Social Worker Grade 1
Ongoing, Full Time opportunity (80 hrs per fortnight)
Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team
Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career
Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR2-6 (SC12 - SC16)
What You Will Be Doing
There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 1 Social Worker on a full time, permanent basis. As a Grade 1 Social Worker, you will be supported to develop your career in public health and work across both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development as you learn and grow in your knowledge of the specific clinical skills needed in oncology social work. Grade 1 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world‐class cancer care through oncology‐specific psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, risk assessment and response, discharge planning, and community resource linkages. Grade 1 Social Workers are supported by dedicated Grade 2 and Grade 3 Senior Social Workers.
What You Will Need
Required
* A Bachelor's Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.
* Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership
* Working with Children Check
* Police Check
* Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations
Desired
* Experience in healthcare settings
* Passionate and energized around opportunity to support people affected by cancer
Benefits
Successful applicants will be provided:
* Structured orientation program
* Regular clinical supervision
* Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects
* Protected education, training, and professional development time and opportunities to ensure proficiency in core competencies
* Targeted career planning and progression consultations
* Graded caseloads
* A full time contract plus monthly ADOs
* Generous salary packaging and super contributions
* A supportive Health & Wellbeing Program
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
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As per the ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026 for Salary range. Grade 1 Year 2 [SC12] $70,590.00 to Grade 1 Year 6 [SC16] $85,872.80. Based on years of experience.
Position Summary
The Grade 1 Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of high quality social work services to patients receiving treatment at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Parkville or satellite campuses.
Classification or Salary Range
SC12 – SC16
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
* Peter Mac at all levels.
External
* Staff in government and non-government agencies.
* Community based care and support service providers.
* Hospitals and other health services.
* The cancer council and other peak bodies.
Education
* Bachelor of Social Work
* Master of Social Work
Skills
* Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Masters Degree/ Masters Degree
* Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
* Experience in a hospital or health care setting
* Current Working With Children Check
* Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment
* Well-developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management
* Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an accomplished level
* Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills
* Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and supervision
* Knowledge of, and ability to contribute to quality improvement activities
* Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Key Accountabilities
1. Provide direct high quality clinical services to patients and families within Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
* Compliance with AASW practice guidelines and professional standards, organizational policies and procedures
* Comprehensive range of social work services provided including: completion of psycho‐social assessments and interventions plans to address access, community and organizational supports, adjustment to illness and other supportive care strategies relevant to the care of cancer patients and their families
* Discharge planning and documentation in accordance with professional guidelines
* Documentation in accordance with professional guidelines and organizational practices
* Data collection in line with organizational requirements
* Participation in Professional Development Programs
2. Engage in professional supervision.
* Engagement and self-reporting in Professional Supervision in accordance with AASW guidelines and organizational requirements
* Provides in-services for team members on role and psychosocial issues
3. Contribute to the development, update and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols as required.
* Contribute to policies developed in collaboration with colleagues in the Social Work Department and within professional standards
4. Participate in the design, delivering and evaluation of relevant programs, quality research and projects in the Social Work Department.
* Contribute to program development, quality assurance and practice based research activities in consultation with team, manager and professional supervisor
* Undertakes active role in relevant working groups
* Reports on all activities within agreed timelines
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