Social Worker

• Casual Bank
• Grade 2
• Join a values based organisation

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced health social workers to be available as part of our casual social work bank, tofill ad hoc and casual vacancies across all Eastern Health bed-based sites. This is an exciting opportunity, offering diversity and challenging clinical work. You should be skilled in risk assessments andcomplex discharge planning, have an ability to flex across clinical areasand aim to make a difference to patients, families and teams. You will connect quickly with new teams with your can-do attitude.

About You

We are looking for experienced Grade 2social workers whoarekeen towork withdynamic teams that promote best practiceand great patient outcomesin all clinical areas.

You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams inacute and sub-acute programs. You will experience a supportive environment that ensures structured supervision, professional development opportunities and engagement in research and quality activities.

As the successful applicant you will have experience and competency in psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, grief and bereavement support, care planning, decision-making and discharge planning as well as liaison with internal and external key stakeholders. You will also assist in thedevelopment of services within the clinical stream by applying evidence based, and client centred care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

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 the role

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a clinical social work service to patients at Eastern Health
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments (including risk assessments for vulnerablechildren and adults)
• Providing support to colleagues
• Supporting social work students
• Undertakingquality projects

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive rangehere!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportiveteam
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact theTalent Acquisition team.

For additional resources forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here:Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health

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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**